New Zealand V India | Second Test | Wellington | Day 2 | 15th February 2014

[Buffet]

Enough of this defensive bowling from NZ. Now they should attack the stumps with the new ball.

 

[Saeed]

This has to be the most boring match in world's history.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Good innings by Rahane so far.

Nohit should learn something from him.

 

[battler]

This has to be the most boring match in world's history.

Why because India wasn't 49 all out

 

[leatherface58]

People underestimate Rahane. Dude scored runs in South Africa on his first tour there. On the other hand, Talunted Rohit is about as reliable as a doctor in a shady motel.

 

[Saeed]

Why because India wasn't 49 all out

Yes.

 

[Buffet]

People underestimate Rahane. Dude scored runs in South Africa on his first tour there. .

He looked a good batsman to me with a good temperament. Don't know why people expect everyone to score big hundreds in their first 3-4 tests.

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NZ has not bowled well at all. They were bowling wide and waiting for the new ball. NZ needs to quickly break this partnership. Dhoni is scoring too quickly.

 

[trogger]

India look pretty solid, kiwis are almost out of this.

These sorts of games are why they won't be a top 4 side anytime soon, they just can't play quality cricket against the best sides game after game.

They will look back and think they should have beat india and england at home but reality is they will have nothing to show for it, it's one thing to look good and show promise it's another to turn it into a series win.

 

[NZcricketfan]

India look pretty solid, kiwis are almost out of this.

These sorts of games are why they won't be a top 4 side anytime soon, they just can't play quality cricket against the best sides game after game.

They will look back and think they should have beat india and england at home but reality is they will have nothing to show for it, it's one thing to look good and show promise it's another to turn it into a series win.

You can say the same about Pakistan.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

50 more runs would be sufficient i would assume, good knocks by Dhawan and Rahane

Useful runs by Kohli and Dhoni

 

[leatherface58]

You know you're pathetic when a tailender scored more than you Talunted Rohit.

 

[Buffet]

50 more runs would be sufficient i would assume, good knocks by Dhawan and Rahane

If these two add another 40-50 runs then NZ is in trouble because lead will become close to 160-170 even without tails wagging here. NZ needs to get rid of Dhoni in the next 3-4 overs.

 

[NZcricketfan]

I think India are ahead but I'm not so sure about the pitch now. Granted NZ will always find a way to collapse from anywhere and the third innings collapses are our specialty.

India winning the toss has proved to be really important. The pitch is nothing like it was when the game begun.

 

[avicricket]

Rohit is the most taulnted hack.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

I think India are ahead but I'm not so sure about the pitch now. Granted NZ will always find a way to collapse from anywhere and the third innings collapses are our specialty.

India winning the toss has proved to be really important. The pitch is nothing like it was when the game begun.

So you expect a draw!

 

[trogger]

You can say the same about Pakistan.

Pakistan get the job done at home(uae) more often though, kiwis have some real talent but reality is they rarely beat top test teams in a series even at home.

You don't get points for potential and what you could do in test cricket and reality is the kiwis just don't look comfortable and ready to close it out when they edge ahead vs a top test team.

It's annoying even from a neutral pov so it must drive you guys nuts.

 

[NZcricketfan]

So you expect a draw!

Where did I say that? Go back to school.

 

[trogger]

I think India are ahead but I'm not so sure about the pitch now. Granted NZ will always find a way to collapse from anywhere and the third innings collapses are our specialty.

India winning the toss has proved to be really important. The pitch is nothing like it was when the game begun.

nz have themselves to blame for that, said it pre game why when you're 1-0 up with 1 left to play at home would you want to turn the game into a contest decided by the flip of a coin?

 

[NZcricketfan]

nz have themselves to blame for that, said it pre game why when you're 1-0 up with 1 left to play at home would you want to turn the game into a contest decided by the flip of a coin?

especially when you have no say over the coin toss yes.

 

[Stark]

50 more runs would be sufficient i would assume, good knocks by Dhawan and Rahane

Useful runs by Kohli and Dhoni

So you expect a draw!

In what world are you living ?

 

[Robbie]

Dhoni playing sensibly here. NZ bowlers are being ineffective and he's feasting on them.

 

[Saeed]

Hattrick needed or this match is gone.

 

[OZGOD]

Any lead less than 150 should be considered pretty pathetic from Indians.

Hopefully jaddu contributes with a bat big time. He is more of a batsman in this test.

150 lead is plenty for first innings but you should get more than that. Enzed bowlers looking a bit toothless and their batting lineup is considerably weakened without Taylor.


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[AamchiMumbaikar]

In what world are you living ?

Same as your's

NZCricketFan was saying the pitch doesn't look anywhere close to what it was yesterday morning (implying it has turned into a belter) hence was asking him ... I think a lead of 180 would be sufficient if Ishant can bend his back for 1 last time this series + they don't have Rosco

 

[Robbie]

Rahane should carry on and make it a big one. He won't get as good a chance as this one to cement his place in the XI.
NZ bowlers not looking to attack, Pitch is not a bowlers paradise anymore.

Ind : 323/6
lead by 131

 

[Robbie]

again by dhoni. He is looking dangerous.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

IND playing aggressively ... :4 again 335/6

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis batting in first innings was poor .

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

back to back :4

340/6

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis would be disappointed at not been able to win the series , they had a golden opportunity.

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership 109 runs already.

 

[Justcrazy]

29 overs remaining , India will look to extend the lead to 200

 

[OZGOD]

India caning NZ now


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[Extreme Pace]

Kiwis would be disappointed at not been able to win the series , they had a golden opportunity.

They were banking on laws of probability, 'surely we cant loss 7 tosses in a row !' they must have said.

 

[Justcrazy]

:4 more

 

[Robbie]

Why NZ commentators start complaining about toss in every game, only when India looks to be in control?

Ridiculous!! They are supposed to be neutral.

 

[Justcrazy]

They were banking on laws of probability, 'surely we cant loss 7 tosses in a row !' they must have said.

You cannot bank on Toss only , you need to plan for things that you can control , rather than what you cannot.

 

[OZGOD]

Enzed lost this Test during the morning of Day 1. If you're going to get rolled for below 200 you better have a damn good bowling attack irrespective of the wicket


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[badhmash_kaka]

nz can still win if fat umpire come on its own and give 4-5 decisions in favour of nz like in last match

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis showing why they rank so low in test matches !!

 

[Robbie]

Dhoni has batted NZ out of the game I think.

 

[badhmash_kaka]

rahane has surprised me..hope he continues to surprise me with good batting

 

[Justcrazy]

I do not see Kiwis scoring more than 300 in second innings.

 

[Extreme Pace]

Why NZ commentators start complaining about toss in every game, only when India looks to be in control?

Ridiculous!! They are supposed to be neutral.

Its easy to remain 'neutral' when you are winning.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

:4 more 350/6

 

[leatherface58]

MS batting like he is in an ODI which is how he should bat as it is easily his best format.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 156

 

[Justcrazy]

faces lots of criticism on this forum , but there is no doubt he is one of the best WK of last 20 years , he has played quite a few high impact knocks.

 

[Robbie]

Thats the worst bowling I've seen from NZ in this tour. Thats the stuff Indian bowling is proud of

 

[battler]

Dhoni

 

[battler]

Sir jadeja should go on all out attack and drive home the advantage.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Just 3 more wickets left ...

 

[badhmash_kaka]

jadeja the man next

 

[badhmash_kaka]

and first ball 4

 

[Justcrazy]

7 down now

 

[battler]

A quick fir 50 from jadeja would be perfect!

 

[Robbie]

faces lots of criticism on this forum , but there is no doubt he is one of the best WK of last 20 years , he has played quite a few high impact knocks.

Is he one of the best impact players India ever had?
Yes
Is he one of the best Indian Wk ever?
Yes
Is he one of the most feared cricketer in the world?
Yes


Does he deserve to be Indian Test captain?
No
Was he the reason india lost so many tests away recently?
Yes

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis will need to get 500 in second innings to have a chance.

 

[Justcrazy]

Is he one of the best impact players India ever had?
Yes
Is he one of the best Indian Wk ever?
Yes
Is he one of the most feared cricketer in the world?
Yes


Does he deserve to be Indian Test captain?
No
Was he the reason india lost so many tests away recently?
Yes

How can One man be responsible for all loses ?

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Lead 165

 

[NZcricketfan]

nz can still win if fat umpire come on its own and give 4-5 decisions in favour of nz like in last match

Oh have a bloody great cry and burn an effigy or two.

 

[leatherface58]

2 and 3 should be the best to bat. 4th day will bring the spinners into play. Proper pitch this.

 

[prayas]

Hope rahane will complete his maiden hundred

 

[Robbie]

How can One man be responsible for all loses ?

His defensive captaincy abroad has been one of the reasons

As soon as opposing batsman reaches 30, he is ready to give him singles while not having any catching fielders.
He is only attacking as a captain when spinners are operating.

 

[Robbie]

Oh have a bloody great cry and burn an effigy or two.

It seems NZ commentators will burn an effigy of the toss coin right in the commentary box.

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahane approaching a ton here

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

370/ 7

 

[Justcrazy]

His defensive captaincy abroad has been one of the reasons

As soon as opposing batsman reaches 30, he is ready to give him singles while not having any catching fielders.
He is only attacking as a captain when spinners are operating.

A lot depends on the situation in a Match , in test Matches you also have to stop runs sometimes . Then the quality of your bowlers also affect Captains decision.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

:4 more

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership 21 runs

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

A lot depends on the situation in a Match , in test Matches you also have to stop runs sometimes . Then the quality of your bowlers also affect Captains decision.

I concur

 

[Robbie]

back to back :4 by jadeja
Interesting passage of play

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 181 now

 

[Robbie]

I still remember the Eng series where there were no slip fielders when KP came to the crease. Eng were 43/2 and Kp edged 3 balls in the slipcordon for 4. Kp ended up scoring a 100 and resulted in India whitewash.

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahane in 90s

Can Kiwis spoil his party ?

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Jadeja is slogging ... :4

 

[prayas]

Jaddu in t20 mood

 

[prayas]

Jaddu

 

[prayas]

Jaddu

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Lead 193