7th Match: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

[nz0003]

You guys are way too harsh.. This has been a good fightback and its going to be a good total and runs on the board is always a plus. We on the other hand have had a ████ day. Bowlings been pretty bad bar Jayasuriya so it'll be all on the batters

We haven't been harsh since they started fighting back, only when we were playing horrible.

 

[Themer]

Great lower middle order fightback here from New Zealand. This could be pushing 290 if they go well from here.

 

[Slowcoach]

NZ were my dark horses for this tournament, due to it being played in RSA, they're looking good in this one, hopefully picking 5 bowlers will make it easier for them to defend this total.

 

[charith]

I think this ones gone beyond us now. Unless we get off to an absolute blinder I doubt we'll run this down. Bed time for me.

 

[nz0003]

Well played Guppers, chance for Mills and Frankers to get a few out of the middle.

 

[Howsie]

Good fight back from New Zealand. Vettori and Guptill batted very well, Vettori was outstanding. Still don't think we have enough tbh, 300 on this pitch and ground isn't fantastic. We were looking at 320-330 at one stage. Guptill's shown why he's going to be such a good player though, and he's such a good striker of the ball.

 

[Slowcoach]

I saw some stats on cricinfo the other day, I don't think NZ have lost defending 300 before.

 

[nz0003]

The ups and downs of being New Zealand supporter are way too dramatic

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

I am officially an idiot. SL have done exactly what I said they should do by dropping murali for thushara and NZ still managed a big score and spin has looked more effective.

 

[Howsie]

I saw some stats on cricinfo the other day, I don't think NZ have lost defending 300 before.

And this is our best bowling line-up in ages to, good signs.

 

[Themer]

This is getting silly now New Zealand scoring extremely quickly and quite easily tbh. Sri Lanka look like they may be going out of the competition at this rate.

 

[nz0003]

Awesome early/late order hitting.

 

[Themer]

Just seen the NZ bowling attack which looks quite strong. Alot stronger than it has been over the last couple of years.

 

[Howsie]

Franklin > Oram

The middle order better thank Ryder if New Zealand win this, without his lighting start there's no way we'd of even made 250 I reckon. Vettori, Guptill, Franklin and even Mills all played their part.

I just hope we can get Dilshan early. New Zealand have been bowling to him for over a month now, they should know where to put it.

 

[Ari]

Great finish there can't believe we managed to get back into the match. Still the job is only half done if someone like Dilshan gets going we could be in for a close one.

Franklin > Oram