New Zealand V India | Second Test | Wellington | Day 4 | 17th February 2014

[Space Cat]

New ball doing a little bit. Certainly more bounce.

Brendon keep your head son.

 

[battler]

Dropped

 

[Extreme Pace]

NZ trying to throw it away, they should stay calm and bat out today get 70 runs too.

 

[Space Cat]

tough chance goes down.

things happening here with the new ball.

 

[Red Devil]

Neesham needs to hang around and support McCullum

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 221 runs now.

 

[Space Cat]

argh i have to go to work shortly. Hate.

 

[Space Cat]

Neesham can bat and if he gets in he can be very destructive.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Neesham giving phainty to Zak.

Match slipping away from India quickly.

 

[razabbas]

India can still chase it but for that macca wicket is important to get

 

[Buffet]

Some balls are keeping low so if NZ can bowl well then they have a great chance to win this match. Indians will try to chase as long as it's not too much and then they will lose wickets.

 

[razabbas]

Trundler zaheer being owned here

 

[battler]

Neesham hurting India

 

[Red Devil]

Neesham looks like he can bat

 

[mithun_minhas]

At this rate ball will be old in the next 5 overs

MSD knows that India cannot win this Test match now.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

What a magnificent innings this is turning out to be from Macca. Never rated him as a test player but boy has he delivered on this tour. NZ could be a serious force in the future with a quality bowling lineup with Boult, Southee and Wagner and guys like Watling and Williamson with the bat.

 

[battler]

Edge falling short

 

[mithun_minhas]

Come forward and stand fools.

They stand way nehind the stumps as if Akhtar or Lee were bowling.

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

lead to 234 .

 

[Justcrazy]

What lead would make India think here ?

 

[amax]

slips should move a step forward, they are standing as if Malcolm Marshal and Wasim Akram are bowling.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Kiwi commies getting excited.

They can sense either a Draw or a victory from here

 

[Buffet]

What lead would make India think here ?

320+ will make Indians think. I do think that NZ will get 350 lead and has a great chance to win this game. Pitch is becoming bit two bounce here and NZ has 5 fast bowlers.

 

[battler]

Vijay is standing too deep.
Come up u fool.

 

[BlackThunder]

WTH happened??? Now the Kiwi's are just trolling us. This is getting quite ridiculous for India. Irrespective of what happens in the match MS Dhoni has to be sacked as the test captain. There has to be some accountability otherwise another epic phainty coming up in Eng and Aus if we continue just going through the motion with Dhoni as the skipper. #sackdhoni

 

[Buffet]

I think NZ has saved the game here. I don't see these tired bowlers taking 4 wickets cheaply here. 60-70 runs may come from the last 3 wickets.

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 241 runs.

 

[BlackThunder]

Despite everything its still great to see Shami giving 100% every delivery despite bowling numerous overs let alone the drop catches #allheart

 

[mithun_minhas]

Shami bowling too short.

Easy for Neesham to play.

 

[battler]

India can't win from here.

 

[mithun_minhas]

India can't win from here.

Another Overseas Test series loss.

India should be thrilled to get a draw from here.

 

[Justcrazy]

20 overs left in the day.

 

[Buffet]

Despite everything its still great to see Shami giving 100% every delivery despite bowling numerous overs let alone the drop catches #allheart

He is the only one should be playing for India. I am really surprised why a guy like Yadav is not playing. He may be not so accurate but you should always play one genuine quick if you can.

 

[trogger]

What lead would make India think here ?

As buffet said anything over 320 and it starts to get tough, still gettable with how flat it is but will be some worries if they lost a few early.

 

[Justcrazy]

Another Overseas Test series loss.

India should be thrilled to get a draw from here.

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There are still 110 overs left in the game.

India would need 65 overs to chase 250

 

[NZcricketfan]

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There are still 110 overs left in the game.

India would need 65 overs to chase 250

After fielding for 2 days straight.

 

[Extreme Pace]

20 overs left in the day.

Hmm if NZ can bat out the day they should get 300. Would make for a great 5th day

 

[mithun_minhas]

It will be an absolute insult for Indians if McCullum declares 2ith 5 overs to go and puts India in.

 

[Buffet]

I will go for quick runs and have Indians bat for 4-5 overs today. A very good chance of openers to lose their wickets due to being very tired. Anderson can club few quickly. Play next 5-6 overs normally then go for 10-12 runs in the next 5-6 overs. That will be great but I don't think NZ will declare.

 

[mithun_minhas]

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There are still 110 overs left in the game.

India would need 65 overs to chase 250

Do you think Kiwis will declare right now?

They will bat another 30 overs, score over 100 runs and the target will be impossible to reach.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Kohli cannot forgive himself for dropping the easiest of catches when Brendon scored only 8 runs.

 

[battler]

Ball is getting old and India's spirits and hopes are fading.

 

[BlackThunder]

Do you think Kiwis will declare right now?

They will bat another 30 overs, score over 100 runs and the target will be impossible to reach.

300 is a par score on this pitch, its our game #humblepie

 

[BlackThunder]

Kohli cannot forgive himself for dropping the easiest of catches when Brendon scored only 8 runs.

He dropped the game right there.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Ball is getting old and India's spirits and hopes are fading.

Southee when not slogging is difficult to get out.

Its Kiwis game now. They are firmly ind riving seat.

 

[mithun_minhas]

170 overs

Somebody has to feed Zak his dinner. I bet he cannot even move his hands.

 

[SL_Fan]

Wow what a fightback. Amazing stuff! Bigmac and Watling take a bow!

 

[Extreme Pace]

I will go for quick runs and have Indians bat for 4-5 overs today. A very good chance of openers to lose their wickets due to being very tired. Anderson can club few quickly. Play next 5-6 overs normally then go for 10-12 runs in the next 5-6 overs. That will be great but I don't think NZ will declare.

Would be very risky, they are 1-0 up probably won't take the risk of declaring. They would even bat 10 overs tomorrow if they could, bat India out of the game.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Stop bowling down legside Shami.

Making things easy for batsmen.

 

[Buffet]

Would be very risky, they are 1-0 up probably won't take the risk of declaring. They would even bat 10 overs tomorrow if they could, bat India out of the game.

Sure, NZ will simply bat till they get bowled out unless they get a 400+ lead. With 400+, it will be stupid to not try to bowl Indians out.

 

[Justcrazy]

India need 3 wickets in next 10 overs at least here.

 

[SL_Fan]

Still work to be done tho. Bat out today and declare just before lunch (maybe 10 overs before) should be the plan me thinks. That'll prolly add another 100 odd runs to the total and give India a hefty chase (something around 5 pro) and give NZ 70 odd overs to have a crack.

 

[WebGuru]

Sure, NZ will simply bat till they get bowled out.

That should be the strategy but it will be interesting to see Macca decision.

 

[Justcrazy]

India have no option but will have to go out and chase whatever is there. You will want to draw this series.

 

[Buffet]

Still work to be done tho. Bat out today and declare just before lunch (maybe 10 overs before) should be the plan me thinks. That'll prolly add another 100 odd runs to the total and give India a hefty chase (something around 5 rpo).

I don't think that will be chased down with 5 fast bowlers to bowl in rotation. Anyway, looks like a draw to me unless Indians try to go for a suicidal chase. Till 300, it's fine. I don't think you can chase 400 at 5 an over in Test. NZ can simply bowl negative like they were doing in their last inning.

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 250 runs ...........

 

[mithun_minhas]

Wide half volleys.

Smashed for four.

500 Partnership.

 

[DrSchultz]

Wow what a fightback.

 

[SL_Fan]

500 up for enzed who wouldda thought!

 

[mithun_minhas]

BCCI should do everything to stop Indian team from touring outside of subcontinent.

With this bowling, there is no point in sending the team overseas. Only to get embarrassed time and again.

 

[WebGuru]

So NZ crossed 500 mark twice in this 2 match series against India.

 

[Strike Rate]

BCCI should do everything to stop Indian team from touring outside of subcontinent.

nah imported ground and pitches sounds like a perfect idea.

 

[Ibad17]

New Zealand in a solid position now. 250+ will tough to chase for India.

 

[mithun_minhas]

So NZ crossed 500 mark twice in this 2 match series against India.

What a surprise

 

[SL_Fan]

I don't think that will be chased down with 5 fast bowlers to bowl in rotation.

India will go for it still so NZ would be able to push for a win as well with 70 odd overs up their sleeve. Knowing Bigmac he'll go for the win from here I reckon.

 

[Buffet]

That should be the strategy but it will be interesting to see Macca decision.

Naah, with 400 lead it will be ultra negative to not declare. No one can chase 400 with 5 run an over.

 

[Ibad17]

Mccullum playing a Super knock here..

 

[SL_Fan]

BCCI should do everything to stop Indian team from touring outside of subcontinent.

With this bowling, there is no point in sending the team overseas. Only to get embarrassed time and again.

Really? And you would be happy with that as a fan?

 

[Buffet]

India will go for it still so NZ would be able to push for a win as well with 70 odd overs up their sleeve. Knowing Bigmac he'll go for the win from here I reckon.

Most likely situation - NZ win if lead is 400. No way any team is going to chase 400 with 5 runs per over. Side trying is likely to get bowled out with an extremely high chance. You can pack one side and bowl negative line for 70 overs. Let Indians chase and lose this test. That's what B MAC should do. I think NZ will win it here because Indians may go after even that kind of target.

 

[Extreme Pace]

Naah, with 400 lead it will be ultra negative to not declare. No one can chase 400 with 5 run an over.

400 is pretty unlikely anyway, they'd probably get 320-ish bat today +5/6overs tomorrow. Would set up a great match 300+ required at 4.00 an over.

 

[WebGuru]

Naah, with 400 lead it will be ultra negative to not declare. No one can chase 400 with 5 run an over.

He should declare if Indian bowlers cant get them out under 350 but i am interested in watching Macca decision and captaincy. He is new to this and so far looking like an attacking captain with his decision.

 

[Justcrazy]

16 overs left , I wonder what thinking here ?

 

[battler]

Again ball not carrying.
But they stand back to trundler zak as if it say he is a combo of MJ and holding

 

[Saeed]

What lead would make India think here ?

More than 200.

 

[Strike Rate]

i hope macca can get his triple today.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis one up already , would not take chances.

 

[battler]

Really? And you would be happy with that as a fan?

We are hopeless abroad,so it's better to avoid something rather than being embarrased.

 

[Justcrazy]

If Kiwis wanted to declare , they would be playing some big shots.

 

[battler]

What are the most overs bowled by a team in an innings for all time?

 

[NZcricketfan]

If Kiwis wanted to declare , they would be playing some big shots.

lol why would you declare when you are 1-0 up. Just keep grinding India into the dust.