England Vs New Zealand | 1st Test | Lords | May 16-20, 2013

[Marshland]

Owned India & Australia in their backyard, give me a shout when your bowling attack manages that.

What's his career average down under again, and what was his average in India during the tour?

 

[Aman]

And how good would it be if we can hold the Poms off in their own territory, especially after all they've written about us this past half year?

Ikr they've been so smug and disrespectful, I would love to see us whitewash them.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Good to see Taylor being positive, thats the way the kiwis need to bat here.

Games nicely balanced at moment, Taylor needs to look to score a big 100 here...

 

[Marshland]

Ikr they've been so smug and disrespectful, I would love to see us whitewash them.

We can draw-whitewash them like in the summer if everything goes our way. It will still be a good result.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I like Taylor's approach, more positive

 

[malakian]

What's his career average down under again, and what was his average in India during the tour?

I'm talking about right now Marshland. Who cares what he averaged 10 years ago?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Oh no Hit TAylor on the shoulder

 

[Marshland]

I'm talking about right now Marshland. Who cares what he averaged 10 years ago?

Exactly, what was his average during the India tour you're referring to?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Ian Bell should have batted like Taylor

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

shoy by Taylor, finally the test match is alive

 

[malakian]

Exactly, what was his average during the India tour you're referring to?

30ish probably, and an outstanding achievement for a swing bowler in India. He constantly knocked over India's top order, especially his bunny Tendulkar.

 

[Marshland]

Ian Bell should have batted like Taylor

Bell is a mental pygmy. Has been fortunate to be 'carried' in the Poms' superior batting line-up with KP plundering a ton up-front, and Prior providing a safety net at the back-end of the innings.

 

[Marshland]

30ish probably, and an outstanding achievement for a swing bowler in India. He constantly knocked over India's top order, especially his bunny Tendulkar.

Fine, I'll admit he's second to Steyn at the minute, but the context is that there aren't many good pacers around as in the old days.

 

[Marshland]

It's tea.

KWill 11*
Rossco 32*

54/2 chasing 232 in the first dig.

I'll take that.

 

[shan]

Well played NZ, when does Ashes start this year?

 

[ahmed778]

Taylor looking to be positive, its working so far.

NewZealand in a good position after losing the openers in quick succession.

 

[Marshland]

Well played NZ, when does Ashes start this year?

Right after this short 2-test tour.

The Aussies are a trainwreck this year. They'll be demolished.

 

[Marshland]

And we're back, trailing by 178.

Time to chip that figure down.

 

[Mamoon]

Williamson is a wonderful player. Lets hope he along with Ross provides some entertainment in what has been a totally bland test match so far.

 

[Marshland]

Another boundary, off Broad this time.

Taylor is looking so good that it'll be a shame if he doesn't notch up a 75 at least. Batting on 36 right now.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Another boundary, off Broad this time.

Taylor is looking so good that it'll be a shame if he doesn't notch up a 75 at least. Batting on 36 right now.

A double ton will be nice

 

[Marshland]

It's important that Williamson doesn't get into a shell at the other end though.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

more Taylor what a turnaround. The only entertainment in this Test

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

more what a shot

class Taylor

 

[Marshland]

Whack, another boundary.

England better get rid of Broad, and soon.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Ross Taylor is the highest scorer of this Test match

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

more

Barbie getting smacked by

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Williamson playing more like the English batsmen, come on lad be positive like the

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

:4 by willaimson

i guess everyone likes batting against Broad

 

[Marshland]

These cuts through point are terrific to watch.

 

[Justcrazy]

75 / 2

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

First fifty of the match

Excellent batting by Taylor

 

[Justcrazy]

50 not out from taylor

 

[Justcrazy]

10 boundaries for Taylor so far

 

[Marshland]

Excellent. Faster than a run a ball too.

Carry on now.

 

[Justcrazy]

NZ need Taylor to stay there , if he stays there for another 15 overs , NZ will be in strong position.

 

[Justcrazy]

NZ still 155 away from Poms total .

 

[ahmed778]

Taylor gets to his fifty.
Excellent Knock.

 

[cricketworm]

This is how you approach the game when condition favour the bowlers rather than just playing the waiting game. Needless to say Confidence increases when you start connecting the ball.

 

[Marshland]

Actually, should Ross get out now I'll actually consider sending in Macca and not Brownlie.

 

[Justcrazy]

Long way to go yet , 150 odd still left for Poms to play with , one wicket can start the collapse

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

broad again getting smacked

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[Marshland]

Yes England, keep "Broady" on. We're lovin' it.

 

[ahmed778]

NewZealand Bowlers swinging it more than English Bowlers.
And the English attack consists of the English "Swing" king James Anderson.
That too in English conditions.

 

[cricketworm]

Geez this back foot punches!

 

[ahmed778]

I reckon we will see Swann very soon, someone has to stop the NewZealand Attack.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This is how you approach the game when condition favour the bowlers rather than just playing the waiting game. Needless to say Confidence increases when you start connecting the ball.

They wanted to tire the Kiwi bowlers, but the kiwis kept their bowling line and length tight then again there were a few bad deliveries which weren't put away. The English batsmen were too cautious and they needed someone like Taylor, they missed KP who could have demoralized the bowlers. I am enjoying this Test match now

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

oh no Grame Swann

he always picks up a wicket in his first over

 

[Marshland]

Lenny: "Calm down fellas! NZ haven't even got to 100 yet and you'd think they have won the test. Here's hoping they do though - Kiwi en Buenos Aires."

Amen.

 

[Justcrazy]

Swan in now , new challenge for Kiwis here

 

[cricketworm]

Here comes Swanny!

Ready Midwicket?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Massive turn for Swann there

 

[cricketworm]

They wanted to tire the Kiwi bowlers, but the kiwis kept their bowling line and length tight then again there were a few bad deliveries which weren't put away. The English batsmen were too cautious and they needed someone like Taylor, they missed KP who could have demoralized the bowlers. I am enjoying this Test match now

Indeed. KP is surely missed. Matt Prior didn't fire, so now plan may seem to have backfired.

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership 76 runs so far.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Hope Ross doesn't take any risks against Swanny

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms keeping things tight now.

 

[Justcrazy]

taylor needs to understand that he can really get a big score here and put kiwis in command ..... not throw it away

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

i love that shot, i remember how he swept for sixes like that during the world cup

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

87 / 2

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Broad is being smacked and knocked out

 

[Marshland]

Especially digged that sweep off Swann. Then the smack in the last delivery on the off-side against Broad.

Taylor is on a roll here.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Very good running by the Kiwis, positive approach from both the batsmen

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

100 up for the Kiwis

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

England took 301 deliveries for their 100

New Zealand took 186

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

oh no Taylor's gone

 

[Marshland]

Damn.

 

[Justcrazy]

100 / 3

 

[cricketworm]

Jimmy is bowling where the money is!

 

[Justcrazy]

NZ need another good partnership here.

 

[cricketworm]

Rubbish ball. Put away. That's how you don't let pressure get to you.

 

[cricketworm]

Missing leg?

 

[cricketworm]

Missing leg it is!

 

[Justcrazy]

swan continues.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Swann troubling the young lad

oh no

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

:4 oh there was a chance

Jimmy bowling well

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Play positively Brownlie

 

[Marshland]

edit

 

[Robert]

:4 oh there was a chance

Collingwood would have caught that....

NZ suddenly look all at sea.