angryangy
ICC Chairman
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2004
Saturday October 3 12:30 UTC at The Wanderers
Unfortunately for NZ, they're sliding through this tournament without the same side as they entered and although they might be able to pull out some surprises, it does nothing for the consistency of the side. The pitch at Johannesburg is expected to be 'the good one' which has been protected a little and much kinder to batsmen, especially the ones batting first. It could be a trying game for NZ in the face of Pakistan's batting order, but their bowling will need to be able to bank on pace and bounce rather than spin and reverse swing. NZ seem an obvious underdog, but if the inconsistency of Pakistan rears its head, then it's game on.
Unfortunately for NZ, they're sliding through this tournament without the same side as they entered and although they might be able to pull out some surprises, it does nothing for the consistency of the side. The pitch at Johannesburg is expected to be 'the good one' which has been protected a little and much kinder to batsmen, especially the ones batting first. It could be a trying game for NZ in the face of Pakistan's batting order, but their bowling will need to be able to bank on pace and bounce rather than spin and reverse swing. NZ seem an obvious underdog, but if the inconsistency of Pakistan rears its head, then it's game on.