India tour of New Zealand - Jan to Feb 2014

[Aalay]

Can't believe I'm saying this about India but they have really improved their death bowling.

Ishant Sharma has sent few kisses and hugs for you.

 

[surendar]

Ishant, RP Singh, VRV Singh, Nehra and Munaf - undoubtedly legends! We have quite a lot in the pace bowling list to wonder on what they even do with a cricket ball, but still they will continue to embarrass & Keep the opponents fans entertained.

 

[Aalay]

I know Rohit has a dodgy footwork at the start of the inning and that is why he takes time to build his inning but he is building pressure on Dhawan now. He needs to at least rotate strike to keep the scoreboard moving.

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And than he decides to throw his wicket.

 

[asprin]

Can't believe I'm saying this about India but they have really improved their death bowling.

I wouldn't bet on that. they scored some 75+ runs in the last 8 overs. That's not good.

 

[Ohm]

If Virat and Dhoni are there on the pitch, we can score 100 in last 8 overs. WASP showing just 12% winning possibility in Indian side. Still Dhoni can do wonders with Kohli as a partner. I think India still has chances. Yet, Jadeja to come, Ashwin to come and Dhoni or Virat can survive India with them.

 

[asprin]

Something wrong with espncricinfo? It still shows 15/1 at my end.

 

[ferg512]

If these two last the powerplay, I think the match will be gone for us.

 

[asprin]

^ I wouldn't worry if I were you. We have always been poor starters

 

[lion100lion]

Something wrong with espncricinfo? It still shows 15/1 at my end.

You can read the commentary also on Cricbuzz
Superb Commentary

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Oh my God !!
Kohli should have shown little patience..

 

[playkid12]

And as expected, India lose. And as expected, Rohit Sharma fails again and wastes an invaluable 20 balls in the process. And as expected, Ishant Sharma fails. Can we please test our bench strength now?

Also, love Raina's attitude and fielding, but this pull shot weakness is destroying him. He needs to also warm the benches.

Please get rid of Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma, and Raina for the next match! How many losses will it take to see this obvious problem?

 

[ferg512]

Really solid win from us first up, it will get much harder for us as the series goes on and India adjust to the conditions. Bit worried for Milne hope its not too serious but at least we have Mills to come in for him if needed.

 

[scratch978]

Jadeja has to do something about his batting. He does not look as an all rounder at all !. I say, Ashwin is better than him.

 

[swacker]

Well done Kiwis, tight well fought game.

Kohli played a great innings but wasn't good enough on the night.

 

[Ohm]

And as expected, unexpected things happened. -_- Nothing new there........ We need to try with newbies now.

 

[surendar]

Kohli's way is same as Tendulkar of late 90s. One man warrior, LOL! We would need to replace Jadeja with a proper cricket player. His batting is not helping us anytime, & there are better bowlers than him if he is picked up for bowling.

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Well done Kiwis, tight well fought game.

Kohli played a great innings but team wasn't good enough on the night.

Correction, fixed! I wouldn't expect Kohli to get all 290 runs to claim him as 'good' enough.