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Australia beat New Zealand in 1st Test by 208 runs

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Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.

David Warner, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith*, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, PM Nevill†, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon

Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum*, Jimmy Neesham, BJ Watling†, Mark Craig, D Bracewell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
 
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Grey and cloudy, with storms expected throughout the match.
 
Both teams will look to bat first, I don't know the record here but I think it wouldn't be too bad to bowl first.

The Aussie top order is new and would be nervous.
 
This is a good opportunity for NZ to show how nice they are, I expect McCullum to donate all his match fees to the poor.
 
Gilly said:
This is a good opportunity for NZ to show how nice they are, I expect McCullum to donate all his match fees to the poor.
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The question is, are the Aussies still thirsty? :warne
 
The Gabba dries quickly and for time zone reasons ( for Sydney and Melbourne TV) play is scheduled 10-5 each day, so an extra hour of light is available if required.

I anticipate a 300 over match instead of 450 overs.

The danger might be of getting carried away with cloud cover, bowling first, not taking enough wickets while the Kookaburra moves for 20 overs, then being smashed until a second new ball at 320-3.
 
Gilly said:
Just keep an eye on attendances, that will remind you.
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I'm guessing 40,000 for the whole Test at the Gabba, and more than that for each of the first three nights at Adelaide.
 
Smith wins the toss and bats.

Kiwis need several wickets in the first 7 over spells for Boult and Southee or the Aussies will kill them with the soft old Kookaburra from overs 20-80.
 
No Rogers/Clarke/Watson/Haddin

feels weird

NZ batting looks stronger on paper
 
Good to see more than 10 people in the crowd

The last time I've seen a decent crowd in the UAE for a test series is England in 2012 or 11
 
Good start from the Aussies. They need Warner to score big as there isn't much to come except S. Smith. Yes the Aussie batting line up looks fragile.

Aren't there any better batsmen than Voges, Khawaja there? Joe Burns looks pretty good.
 
So being "proactive" or "aggressive" and having a "positive mentality" by making a field change every two balls DOESN'T work in the first hour of a test match?

I am shocked.
 
Australia will win this easily. They are beast at home. Only team capable of beating them right now is South Africa and Pakistan
 
No way are we getting 20 wickets in any of the day Tests in Aus.

It's all on our batsmen to bat out the draws, and hope for the best in the D/N Test.
 
Big Mac said:
So being "proactive" or "aggressive" and having a "positive mentality" by making a field change every two balls DOESN'T work in the first hour of a test match?

I am shocked.
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This is how cricket is played with the Kookaburra, if you don't get wickets with the new ball you're going to be chasing leather all day.
 
Just imagine how many more runs the Aussies would have by now if they had a proper test opener playing :finch:
 
So this is the much hyped al-round wicket ground staff and curators were all talking about?
 
why are new zealand so **** in Australia? Their bowlers weren't even that bad in the phattas of UAE, so either Aussie pitches are worse or just too much bounce for them.

Is the difference in pitches between NZ and Aus really that great?
 
The odd ball swung early on otherwise it's been a belter of a wicket.

Hopefully our batsmen can bat well against the better equipped Aussie attack.

And lol at this wicket offering everything.

Aussie wickets are up there with the UAE and NZ (aside from the Basin which usually has grass cover for the first ~4 sessions) wickets as the worst in the world.
 
Donal Cozzie said:
Just imagine how many more runs the Aussies would have by now if they had a proper test opener playing :finch:
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Big round of applause to Aussie selectors for not selecting that hack. If they were Pakistani selectors he would've been opening with Warner right now and made test vice captain too.

If they can import our Pak players, we should import a selector or too from them as well. :dalmiya
 
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There is a lot in the wicket but the NZ bowlers are being nice and not making it hard for the batsmen. McCullum has just run into make a nice lunch for the Aussies. This is how you play cricket.
 
Gilly said:
There is a lot in the wicket but the NZ bowlers are being nice and not making it hard for the batsmen. McCullum has just run into make a nice lunch for the Aussies. This is how you play cricket.
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I've heard the NZ players have foregone their lunch and tea meals and donated all the food to the local homeless shelter instead.

They've also pledged to glue their bats together to make a raft for refugees wanting to reach Greece
 
Donal Cozzie said:
I've heard the NZ players have foregone their lunch and tea meals and donated all the food to the local homeless shelter instead.

They've also pledged to glue their bats together to make a raft for refugees wanting to reach Greece
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The Aussies are shouting the drinks #Alwaysthirsty :warne
 
Is Mccullum going to walk out of this match too..? :13:
 
McCullum has become a bit of joker recently. Changing field every other ball was totally absurd.
 
Weather has been rubbish here in brissy lately and when it rains it has been very heavy so i don't see time for a winner for this one.
 
Aman said:
This is how cricket is played with the Kookaburra, if you don't get wickets with the new ball you're going to be chasing leather all day.
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You don't get wickets with the new ball by messing with the field four times an over to show the world what a clever and imaginative captain you are.
 
Anfield said:
So this is the much hyped al-round wicket ground staff and curators were all talking about?
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Just looks the typical gabba pitch, first hour has enough if you're good enough(kiwis weren't) but hard work till half way through day 4 for both sides.

Can you show me the quotes you were talking about?

All i can find from Kevin Mitchell is him saying it will be a typical gabba wicket which it looks to be, bit in it the first hour some pace and bounce but otherwise decent for batting.
 
Nz can't play the waiting game which is required in test cricket. This is why Misbah has been so successful in the format. He waits when there is nothing going on and finally it pays off.
You can't change fields every other ball and ask your bowlers to bowl like they would in a limited overs game.
It will never work.
 
What a beating! And I thought the Indian bowlers performed badly in the Australian tour.
 
Warner probably getting bored, few more dodgy edges through slip and he is going to have to start sledging himself.
 
The Gabba only swings when it is overcast.

The Gabba does offer plenty of bounce for bowlers but that's not really something that suits the Kiwi quicks.
 
Convict said:
The Gabba only swings when it is overcast.

The Gabba does offer plenty of bounce for bowlers but that's not really something that suits the Kiwi quicks.
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Lyon comes into play with that as well, tends to use the bounce better than visiting spinners and like warne before him the gabba is one of if not his best home ground.
 
If Kiwis do not get a couple of wickets soon , we are heading to a huge first Innings total. That could put Kiwis under real pressure.
 
NZ frankly speaking are a very over rated side. Only good at home and very one dimensioned under mcculam

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AlphaFighter said:
NZ frankly speaking are a very over rated side. Only good at home and very one dimensioned under mcculam

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Ignorant comment.

NZ are one of the few sides who have a Test wins away from home.
 
I do not think Craig is a good choice as Test spinner. Sodhi should have been played.
 
Nz players going up to Warner and shaking his hand at tea time to congratulate him on the hundred.
Awww don't you feeling like hugging these lovely Nz players [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]?
 
battler said:
Nz players going up to Warner and shaking his hand at tea time to congratulate him on the hundred.
Awww don't you feeling like hugging these lovely Nz players [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]?
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Lol it's getting cringe-worthy now.
 
battler said:
Nz players going up to Warner and shaking his hand at tea time to congratulate him on the hundred.
Awww don't you feeling like hugging these lovely Nz players [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]?
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should have greeted him with a white flag
 
i will reserve my judgement but it looks like yet another flattie in australia. australia must produce the most disgustingly flat wickets in the world.
 
anuk said:
i will reserve my judgement but it looks like yet another flattie in australia. australia must produce the most disgustingly flat wickets in the world.
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NZ batsmen will struggle on this pitch. The pitch has more than enough but NZ trundlers aren't suited for bouncy pitches.
 
Aman said:
Ignorant comment.

NZ are one of the few sides who have a Test wins away from home.
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Lost to Bangladesh TWICE!

only Test I remember them winning since 2010 is one against Pakistan and one against Australia. And probably 1 against England
 
Why the hell was Bracewell picked? It should have been Henry by far! He's the only one in the squad who could possibly get something out of this pitch. [MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION]

Stupid decision :facepalm:
 
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The kiwis have no chance here. The Aussies haven't lost at the Gabba since god knows when. Their best bet is at the Adelaide. Need their batting to eke out draws as most tracks in Aus are flat and if your bowling can't do much, you're pretty much delendent on your batting to save the tests, considering the fact that Australia have probably the best attack for bowling on flat tracks and have the ability to bowl out the opposition even on flat tracks.
 
None of our bowlers are suitable for this track. The one bowler who could have gotten this pitch to respond is sitting on the bench. Our best bet is for Boult to come in and bowl quick rather than try and swing it.
 
Like I stated a few days back, the kiwis attack is way overrated, bar boult the rest are dam average
 
It was stupid picking Craig, CA would have probably played ahead of him if he was available.

That's how terrible he is, we're willing to play a medium pace batting A/R ahead of him.
 
Rain forecasted for the next few days, so it makes it somewhat easier to draw this Test.

what a terrible wicket must be said though, commies talking about taking wickets when all I can do is laugh.

Boult definitely isn't as good as some have made him out to be, definitely inferior to Starc and MJ in these conditions.
 
Aman said:
Rain forecasted for the next few days, so it makes it somewhat easier to draw this Test.

what a terrible wicket must be said though, commies talking about taking wickets when all I can do is laugh.

Boult definitely isn't as good as some have made him out to be, definitely inferior to Starc and MJ in these conditions.
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So New Zealand already looking for excuses. Day 1 isn't even finished Aman :facepalm:
 
Aman said:
Rain forecasted for the next few days, so it makes it somewhat easier to draw this Test.

what a terrible wicket must be said though, commies talking about taking wickets when all I can do is laugh.

Boult definitely isn't as good as some have made him out to be, definitely inferior to Starc and MJ in these conditions.
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Why is the wicket terrible?
 
hussain.r97 said:
Why the hell was Bracewell picked? It should have been Henry by far! He's the only one in the squad who could possibly get something out of this pitch. [MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION]

Stupid decision :facepalm:
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Keeps it tight, Henry would have bowled back of length rubbish and gone for 4-5 an over

lol Khawaja looking comfortable out there too.

Aussies will likely be more difficult for our batsmen as they're quicker and can use the bounce more effectively..
 
dashing_man said:
So New Zealand already looking for excuses. Day 1 isn't even finished Aman :facepalm:
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What excuse? Aus are a better side in these conditions?

I hate flat wickets with nothing on offer for the bowlers, it makes for boring cricket.
 
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