New Zealand v England 1st test

[giveusaB]

England win toss and bowl
Live on TNT sport

[sjb]

That was a great catch by Atkinson

[RammyClaret61]

Listening to the Talksport commentary here in Oz. Good the hear ex Rammy pro Chris Harris.

[Dressinggown]

It's all set up for a decent game.

Both sides had their moments, which they didn't convert into a match winning position.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Another series on BT so can't watch it but interesting that the Kiwi's haven't picked a proper spin bowler and Bashir has taken 4 wickets.

[RammyClaret61]

Another series on BT so can't watch it but interesting that the Kiwi's haven't picked a proper spin bowler and Bashir has taken 4 wickets.

I think I heard them say that in all the tests played at Hagley Oval, only 2 wickets have gone to spinners. But I could’ve miss heard.

[claretonthecoast1882]

I think I heard them say that in all the tests played at Hagley Oval, only 2 wickets have gone to spinners. But I could’ve miss heard.

Bashir has done well then this innings. Of course we could be bowled out twice for 300 with 20 wickets going to pace I just never like the look of a test side without a proper spinner.

I am rarely right about cricket though

[helmclaret]

Listening to the Talksport commentary here in Oz. Good the hear ex Rammy pro Chris Harris.

He once hit me for 5x6s and 1x4 in an over when I was 13. He was the overage player for Rammy U18s (overage player runs don’t count). Hope he felt good after that.

[sjb]

He once hit me for 5x6s and 1x4 in an over when I was 13. He was the overage player for Rammy U18s (overage player runs don’t count). Hope he felt good after that.

You obviously had him in two minds Helm....

[Bordeauxclaret]

England go ahead of NZ, 340 for 5. Very good batting performance so far. Especially after losing Root so early.

Edit, sorry still 8 behind.

[LeadBelly]

Hopefully 9, 10, J can hang around with Stokes and get up to that 100 lead.

[Buxtonclaret]

Anyone watching the cricket then?
Good 150 lead.

[Taffy on the wing]

BBC text for me.

[RammyClaret61]

Yes, and I have a question. When Williamson was out LBW…. plum. He reviewed, 100% of the ball was hitting the wickets… out! So why did NZ keep their review??

[Casper2]

Harry Brook is now up to 6 in the all time batting averages, hit 32 sixes , what really surprised me about that table was Bradman only hit 6 sixes in his entire test batting career .

[expoultryboy]

The style of play has changed since Bradman's day , plus the quality of the bat is so much better now .

[Buxtonclaret]

I fell asleep & missed NZ innings.

[Mondsley]

Yes, and I have a question. When Williamson was out LBW…. plum. He reviewed, 100% of the ball was hitting the wickets… out! So why did NZ keep their review??

Because where the ball hit him was umpires call on whether it hit him in line with off stump. We're lucky enough to be in Christchurch. Plenty of England fans here and a few Clarets. Bedtime now but I'll be up at 4am for the Stoke game!!

[Casper2]

The style of play has changed since Bradman's day , plus the quality of the bat is so much better now .

Wally Hammond hit 27 in the same era ,played more matches though.

[IanMcL]

He once hit me for 5x6s and 1x4 in an over when I was 13. He was the overage player for Rammy U18s (overage player runs don’t count). Hope he felt good after that.

Don't tell me....you bowled the last one along the ground!

[helmclaret]

No I was 13 and played the game the way it should be played. Destroying a youth players confidence is great.

[Hbclaret007]

A good win for England!
But, how does Crawley keep his place?

[Bordeauxclaret]

England in a bit of trouble early in the Second Test. 21 for 2.

Both openers go early.

[sjb]

Roof gone now. Great catch from Mitchell. 26-3.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Two fours down the ground then a wild swipe down the leg side does for Bethell.

43 for 4

[Quickenthetempo]

Crawley hit a 6 down the ground in the first over, that can't happen very often.

[Burnley1989]

Read this thread, checked bbc sport and was amazed to see we were ahead.
Brook is a very special player

[Bordeauxclaret]

280 ao vs 86 for 5.

A good day for England again. Brook is an outstanding player.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Crawley hit a 6 down the ground in the first over, that can't happen very often.

First time it’s ever happened to a seam bowler apparently.

[Malvern claret]

Chris Gayle is the only other batsman to hit a 6 in the first over of a test, dont know who the bowler was.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Chris Gayle is the only other batsman to hit a 6 in the first over of a test, dont know who the bowler was.

First ball of the game as well that one. Bangladesh opened with a spinner.

[Lord_Bob]

Hat trick for Atkinson! NZ 125 all out. 1st innings lead of 155 for England.

[Longsider]

Hat trick for Atkinson! NZ 125 all out. 1st innings lead of 155 for England.

Can see us losing this one

[Commy]

Female commentator said New Zealand have to restrict England to singles if they want a chance. Probably in the hope they get fed up, hit out and give their wicket away. Good luck with that!

[Hbclaret007]

Crawley fails again.
How on earth does he stay in this team? Keaton Jennings please!!

[Commy]

Another series on BT so can't watch it but interesting that the Kiwi's haven't picked a proper spin bowler and Bashir has taken 4 wickets.

https://me.webcric.com/new-zealand-vs-e ... eaming.htm

[dvalley69]

https://me.webcric.com/new-zealand-vs-e ... eaming.htm

any other links? It's asking for permission to the browser and say I'm not a robot, which I don't trust.

[Robbie_painter]

any other links? It's asking for permission to the browser and say I'm not a robot, which I don't trust.

Fairly sure you’ll be ok if you’re not a robot

[RVclaret]

Jacob Bethell looks like another exciting talent. The Brydon Carse pick has been a masterstroke too, really impressed with him in India and again here.

[Bordeauxclaret]

I do wonder what Jimmy Anderson thinks looking at these pitches.

As well as the opposition last summer.

[Quickenthetempo]

Another 100 for Joe Root.

NZ 47 for 3 in reply to chasing 583.

[Commy]

any other links? It's asking for permission to the browser and say I'm not a robot, which I don't trust.

https://watch.cricstream.me/new-zealand ... i/stream-1

[Benson]

England win by 323 runs.

[jrgbfc]

Surprised how one sided this has been. Normally very close, competitive games against NZ.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Amazing that England score more than 700 runs and take 20 wickets in less than 3 days play

[TheFamilyCat]

Surprised how one sided this has been. Normally very close, competitive games against NZ.

Taking nothing away from England but NZ have been very poor. We've beaten them comfortably, effectively with 10 men, given Crawley's contribution. Root did nothing either until the 2nd test was effectively won.

[Bordeauxclaret]

New Zealand are no mugs.

Two fantastic performances.

[LeadBelly]

New Zealand are no mugs.

Two fantastic performances.

Yes, NZ just beat India 3-0 in a test match series in India.

[Quickenthetempo]

New Zealand have bowled very well everytime I have been watching with movement and bounce, but there's not much you can do when batsman attack you like England have.

Well apart from take all your chances.

Some of the innings England players have played have been superb.

[giveusaB]

3rd test
England win toss and bowl