Australia tour of New Zealand 2010

[McLOVIN]

Kiwis are posting their ages on scorecard...

 

[Chewie]

Too many starts...

 

[Owzat]

Even though the stats say they are close, Johnson is way ahead of him in the bowling. Comparing their batting, I would say Hauritz is more consistent and can also score just as quick as Johnson. He might not be as big a hitter as him but hes more than capable of hitting the boundaries.

I don't think you can compare Hauritz with Johnson, Hauritz isn't an all-rounder it's just his figures are handy for a lower order batsman and five of his 19 innings to date have been not out with one score of 75 making up 1/4 of his runs.

RPI - Johnson 44 inns, 924 runs @ 21.00 rpi vs Hauritz 19 inns, 329 runs @ 17.32 rpi

Johnson's is hardly quality all-rounder standards, as for bowling well Hauritz has the disadvantage of being an off-spinner while Johnson has the advantage of being a left armer.


As for the Test, well I found it quite astounding that one source in the British media had New Zealand "on top" when they were 15/1 in their 1st innings. I'd have said at best it was about even at that score, as it remained pretty much through their 1st innings. Australia only really got on top with their 3rd wicket pair in the 2nd innings to take the game away from the kiwis. Problem with sides like Bangladesh, West Indies and New Zealand is they don't offer a consistent threat, they always give you a way back into the match/series. While Bangladesh may not have the players that the other two have, they still show the same inconsistencies and ability to throw away a good position

 

[Iridium]

As for the Test, well I found it quite astounding that one source in the British media had New Zealand "on top" when they were 15/1 in their 1st innings.

Maybe they meant New Zealand was "on top of the world" for getting 15/1. Usually it would be 5/2.

 

[irottev]

Too many starts, not enough going on. Typical. Same ████, different day. Really wanted to see Sinclair succeed. He played some nice shots before he got out kind of softly.

McIntosh getting bowled so much is an obvious technical issue. One we can't afford an opener to have.

 

[angryangy]

I don't think you can compare Hauritz with Johnson, Hauritz isn't an all-rounder it's just his figures are handy for a lower order batsman and five of his 19 innings to date have been not out with one score of 75 making up 1/4 of his runs.

RPI - Johnson 44 inns, 924 runs @ 21.00 rpi vs Hauritz 19 inns, 329 runs @ 17.32 rpi

Johnson's is hardly quality all-rounder standards, as for bowling well Hauritz has the disadvantage of being an off-spinner while Johnson has the advantage of being a left armer.

Johnson certainly has some rare abilities, but in terms of basic technique and temperament, Hauritz is a better batsman. He's also better able to handle himself in one dayers as a result.

 

[Iridium]

Guptill and McCullum managed to put together a huge partnership against Bangladesh. Sadly thats also the downside; it was against Bangladesh. This a chance for Guptill to really knuckle down and show that he has something to offer the NZ test side, that he can get big scores against better opposition.

 

[TumTum]

McIntosh getting bowled so much is an obvious technical issue. One we can't afford an opener to have.

He is like a bad version of Katich. Similar technique, totally different execution.

 

[aussie1st]

Here comes Southee with one of his knocks. Hes really taking it to Bollinger, had some lucky edges but also some good timed ones.

 

[Brook]

Stop the press. Chris Martin just hit a 4.

 

[Iridium]

I'm going to back Martin for a century. Then NZ will win. :laugh

That was actually a pretty decent cover drive. We will never see again for ages.

 

[TheGreemSim]

I don't understand why nobody takes martin aside and just give him some batting coachIng, it's done wonders for some of the tail end batsmen who were useless at bating.

 

[Robelinda]

Johnson does the job. NZ have been pathetic really. Shouldve been much more effective in home conditions. Looks like its gonna be 20 + years before they beat Aus in a test match now.

 

[aussie1st]

Well done Johnson a well deserved 6 fer and 10 wicket haul. Bowled very well this match and his pace has been right up there. Was good fun to end with the tailenders and ended the match before lunch.

 

[drainpipe32]

Why is everyone's Johnson in red?