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New Zealand vs Pakistan | 5th ODI | Wellington | Jan 19, 2018 | New Zealand innings

A decent side would have beaten the 444 record against this attack.

Shows the gulf in quality between NZ and good teams like England, India, SA etc
 
Isnt it your second most popular sport after Rugby
Nah, its rugby first by a distance then probably football and league. NBA is pretty popular here too see a lot more NBA shirts than AB or Black Caps shirts tbh.

There's even dedicated channels to football here. The only other sport that has its own channel is rugby.
 
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Nah, its rugby first by a distance then probably football and league. NBA is pretty popular here too see a lot more NBA shirts than AB or Black Caps shirts tbh.

There's even dedicated channels to football here. The only other sport that has its own channel is rugby.

Steven Adams is the only NBA player from NZ I believe. Quite impressive that the NBA can possibly be the second biggest sport there.
 
A decent side would have beaten the 444 record against this attack.

Shows the gulf in quality between NZ and good teams like England, India, SA etc
Didn't England drop a game to Pakistan?

I wonder what they'll prefer - 4-1 or 5-0.
 
Nah, its rugby first by a distance then probably football and league. NBA is pretty popular here too see a lot more NBA shirts than AB or Black Caps shirts tbh.

There's even dedicated channels to football here. The only other sport that has its own channel is rugby.

Net ball as well, and squash. Very good sports nation.
 
Steven Adams is the only NBA player from NZ I believe. Quite impressive that the NBA can possibly be the second biggest sport there.
it's not the second biggest just saying there's quite a following for basketball from what I've seen.

Cricket is mostly for desis and some Europeans.
 
Nah, its rugby first by a distance then probably football and league. NBA is pretty popular here too see a lot more NBA shirts than AB or Black Caps shirts tbh.

There's even dedicated channels to football here. The only other sport that has its own channel is rugby.

NZ are an average football team, the same goes for basketball.

Ok it may not be your second most popular sport but it is your the second sport you are world renowned for.
 
We need opening pacers and a 6'2 fast bowling AR. What are these faheem rumman yamin type bowlers we producing.
 
NZ are an average football team, the same goes for basketball.

Ok it may not be your second most popular sport but it is your the second sport you are world renowned for.
We are but those sports are popular nonetheless.

Just pointing out we don't have our entire talent pool focused on one sport like Pakistan.
 
We need opening pacers and a 6'2 fast bowling AR. What are these faheem rumman yamin type bowlers we producing.

Well the corrupt Sethi that you support so vehemently said there is nothing wrong with domestic pitches and Yamin had an average of 10 in this years QeA tournament
 
i dont understand this moaning about lack of practice games. Pakistan has been losing in australia for 25 years..including tours with plenty of practice games.
Ironically Pakistan would tour NZ a stopover, beating NZ without any practice games and then moving on to Australia to get pummeled by Australia
 
Shadab came through the system... Waqar running his mouth :facepalm:
 
Guptil making Pakistan pay but keeping out some big hitters in the hut
 
Sarfraz is clueless sometimes. Hafeez has dropped about 5/6 balls that have gotten 2/3’s for the Blackcaps.

Just lazy and clueless stuff from Sarfraz

NO - he is damn smart. Truth is, he is almost scared of MoHa and wants him near by. I asked this question for the other names - Malik is one of them & quite intelligent, Sarfraz keeps him minimum 60 metres away.
 
Fans ove reaction is uncalled for yamin. He is playing his first game and their is alot of pressure to perform, to be honest he should have been replaced by amir or raees from 3rd game to see how good he is.

Give him a break. He will learn he will definitely get better.
 
We are but those sports are popular nonetheless.

Just pointing out we don't have our entire talent pool focused on one sport like Pakistan.

99% of those playing cricket in Pakistan never even play at first class. As a percentage you have just as many playing at a good level. You also have better facilities and more competent administration. Population size doesn't really convert to success. The most successful football team in recent years is Germany, they have far less population than most.

Sure as a small nation, NZ have done great in cricket but it dosen't give as much disadvantage as you suggest.
 
Well the corrupt Sethi that you support so vehemently said there is nothing wrong with domestic pitches and Yamin had an average of 10 in this years QeA tournament

Oh yaar we just won CT and PSL get off Sethi's back.

Domestic cricket producing these silly bowlers. This Yamin doesn't even have a jump in his delivery just nonsense rubbish technique.
 
Mark my words, this will be the fate of Sadaf Hussain as well. All the hype and he will get smashed back to the club cricket scene in Manchester
 
Looking at this track, anyone would take under 330

But Pakistan it's just too much
 
Oh yaar we just won CT and PSL get off Sethi's back.

Domestic cricket producing these silly bowlers. This Yamin doesn't even have a jump in his delivery just nonsense rubbish technique.
Do you actually believe what you are saying? 🤣
 
Babar is only a good slip fielder. He’s quite lazy out on the field.

Shadab, Amin, Nawaz, Fakhar

Yes he is lazy at times. That's about attitude, not skill. But at his best he is a gun fielder.

It's like how Melo and Kyrie are considered poor defenders. But they are pretty good when they try, they're just lazy.
 
Last 8 overs to be bowled by trundlers

Nz can target 120 runs in these last 8
 
Babar is crucified for playing a 100(125) innings against better attacks

Lol Babar is struggling to get into double figures and you are talking about century, the opposition isn't SL or WI
 
Yes he is lazy at times. That's about attitude, not skill. But at his best he is a gun fielder.

It's like how Melo and Kyrie are considered poor defenders. But they are pretty good when they try, they're just lazy.

But how often do Melo & Kyrie play defense? Haha
 
99% of those playing cricket in Pakistan never even play at first class. As a percentage you have just as many playing at a good level. You also have better facilities and more competent administration. Population size doesn't really convert to success. The most successful football team in recent years is Germany, they have far less population than most.

Sure as a small nation, NZ have done great in cricket but it dosen't give as much disadvantage as you suggest.
It's a huge disadvantage when your best kids are choosing other sports.
 
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Too much shouting from Saif.... shut up and let them bowl
 
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