NZ inspired by Chappell/Hadlee series, 2010

[Bradman99]

u have to pick the bowler before the super over starts .i remember commies saying that Tait is gonna be the bowler wen Kiwis bat.

ohhh right.. and now that i think of it i remember them saying that too. yeah, i would of chosen Nannes or Harris

[Holysmoke]

Whoz that??

[Ram]

Tait's a double edged sword that sharper on one side. His pace has won Australia and his state side many a T20, but every now and then, he is going to lose you one. But boy, when he fires, there's no place to hide for the opposition batsmen in T20s. He's like one of those Fire-and-forget, laser guided missiles. Just press the button, sit back and watch the fun. Its such a pity that we dont have at least one express quick. It is such a vital component of a T20 attack, esp. against relatively average batting attacks.

[EnterTheVoid]

That doesn't look like any of his previous images.

[Mr Eintstein]

NZ inspired by Chappell/Hadlee series http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/450821.html some pretty interesting numbers there :hmmm:

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NZ vs Aus, 2nd ODI : Johnson bites back as Aussies level series Mitchell Johnson might have been the bad boy of Napier in the first of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy matches but he put that behind him to guide Australia to a 12-run (D/L) win over New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday. More... Aussies level series 06/03/2010 Lynn McConnell at Eden Park Mitchell Johnson might have been the bad boy of Napier in the first of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy matches but he put that behind him to guide Australia to a 12-run (D/L) win over New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday. Johnson's effort in taking 4-51 ensured that Australia, still not playing as well as it wished, blunted New Zealand's momentum and levelled the series with three to play. Skipper Daniel Vettori was the last man dismissed for 70 in a typically big-hearted response. He scored only his fourth ODI half-century, the milestone coming off 34 balls as New Zealand ensured Australia was forced to battle all the way. Australia posted 7-273 after choosing to bat first and while New Zealand might have been satisfied with a target of 274, it failed to make any impact at the start of its innings, slumping to 4-46 in the 11th over. After a brief shower early in its innings, New Zealand's target was reduced to 266 off 45 overs. It missed its most reliable middle-order batsman Ross Taylor who suffered a hamstring strain in the opening match of the series in Napier and was unable to play in Auckland. Coupled with the absence of Jacob Oram the New Zealanders were left vulnerable and Australia, led by Johnson and Ryan Harris, made the most of it. Harris had the final say by bowling Vettori to seal the win and he ended with 3-34 from 8.2 overs. Johnson was a natural target for crowd attention but produced a fine bowling performance while Harris was all hustle and bustle to maintain pressure. Shane Watson had a mixed day, coming in for some attention from Vettori and Hopkins to end with 2-32 from his five overs. And Doug Bollinger went for 63 runs from his eight overs. New Zealand made a bold start with Brendon McCullum lashing out at Harris and Bollinger to race to 24 from 15 balls. But the advent of Johnson resulted in McCullum edging behind to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, but his was the only aggression New Zealand was able to unleash. Martin Guptill again struggled to come to grips with the bowling and hit only 18 before he fell, caught behind from Watson's bowling. Earlier Peter Ingram was the first of Harris' victims trapped leg before wicket for 14 from 24 balls. Neil Broom followed lbw from the next ball and with the lame James Franklin caught behind off his gloves from Johnson for two, New Zealand faced a daunting task to get anywhere near its target. Scott Styris made it to 46 from 58 balls but then offered a soft shot to off-spinner Nathan Hauritz to be caught at mid-on by Ricky Ponting. Gareth Hopkins hit 35 from 39 but at 7-176 it seemed all over for New Zealand. Earlier, the hosts exposed Australia's inability to manage one dominating batting performer. Despite 56 to Michael Hussey, 54 to Cameron White, 53 to Haddin and 47 to Watson, the one big score the side had talked about wanting as a foundation was missing, as the New Zealanders achieved double breakthroughs among the top order. It did appear that White and Hussey had come up trumps with a vital fifth-wicket partnership. But after posting 101 runs, accumulated superbly between the 24th and 40thovers, White launched an assault on Franklin. He clubbed two big sixes to cow corner from successive balls to post his half-century off 59 balls. But then attempting a straighter hit off the 60th ball, his steepling shot was held by McCullum, playing as a fielder. Vettori and his fast-bowling ace in the pack Shane Bond had made a double breakthrough to claim the wickets of Haddin (53 from 62 balls) and an out-of-sorts Michael Clarke who took 26 balls to score his 11 to leave Australia in trouble at 4-116. Vettori's effort in bowling his 10 overs for 2-43 was impressive as he was not expected to play due to the chronic neck injury which prevented him playing in the first game in Napier.

[rabinjackman]

for a second i thought he did an afridi

[achilles]

^ He bit the ball? :hysterical:

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Ponting encourages crowd to heckle Mitchell Johnson. Australian gloveman Brad Haddin has a message for New Zealand cricket crowds who continue to aim invective at paceman Mitchell Johnson More... Aussies encourage heckling of Mitch Published: 6:03PM Sunday March 07, 2010 Source: NZPA Australian gloveman Brad Haddin has a message for New Zealand cricket crowds who continue to aim invective at paceman Mitchell Johnson. "Good luck." Johnson responded to the bellowing of the 13,500-strong Eden Park crowd with a matchwinning performance on Saturday night, taking four for 51 including the prized wicket of a blazing Brendon McCullum for 24. It was revealed the Australian camp, who have a security consultant as part of their tour squad, requested extra attention for Johnson on Saturday after his clash with Scott Styris in Napier made him public enemy No 1. He was flanked by two guards on leaving the field after his innings of 16 not out as the crowd booed, heckled and persisted with the tiresome "Johnson's a ******" chant. Said captain Ricky Ponting: "It looks like it actually spurred him on, if anything. Sometimes you've just to try to have a bit of fun with the crowd, as much as they're giving it to you." Australia travelled to Hamilton on Sunday with an injury-free squad for Tuesday's third Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day international after their 12-run win in Auckland levelled the five-match series 1-1. Haddin said the tourists were unconcerned by the crowd's behaviour, which he felt was no different to what the New Zealanders received in Australia. He dared the good people of Hamilton to give it their best shot on Tuesday. "It has zero affect. It's good the crowd get involved and show they're enjoying the show we're putting on. "He (Johnson) is a class performer and we needed him to win this game. He was the ICC player of the year so these big matches are the ones he thrives on." Haddin also played a big role, scoring 53 off 62 balls in Australia's 273 for seven then helping remove McCullum to a stunning one-handed catch that was headed straight to first slip. With Ross Taylor out with a hamstring injury, it was a crucial blow which New Zealand never recovered from. "Brendon's been in pretty hot form and you need to take those half-chances with guys like Brendon, especially on the short boundaries over here, they can take the game away from you in the blink of an eye. It was good to hold onto that one," Haddin said.

[achilles]

This is a classic example of- "Ek toh CHORI, upar se SEENA ZORI".

[dev.goswami]

This is a classic example of- "Ek toh CHORI, upar se SEENA ZORI".

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: That should have been expected after they are ozzzz...captained by :punter:

[Serani]

crowds always seem to heckle the same aussies, Johnson got abuse by the crowd in the Ashes which made him not even able to bowl the ball straight, shows it has a bad effect on him.

[achilles]

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: That should have been expected after they are ozzzz...captained by :punter:

:punter: is an idiot with the mic in hand.

[achilles]

crowds always seem to heckle the same aussies' date=' Johnson got abuse by the crowd in the Ashes which made him not even able to bowl the ball straight, shows it has a bad effect on him.[/quote'] Dude, what else can we expect? The guy behaves like a jerk-off. To see the NZ crowd pissed is a bit of a wake-up call for Australia. Everyone is really sick of their moronic, stupid, er... competitive behaviour :hehe:

[Serani]

Watson-Ponting-Johnson is the axis of evil in the AUS side.

[achilles]

Watson is still decent. Haddin is a bigger rascal. Look at him. Its written all over his face- On second thoughts, u don't even need to look at his face :hehe:

[Serani]

Watson is stupid. His celebrations after getting Chris Gayle out made me cringe. Haddin just seems to be Johnsons partner in crime.

[achilles]

Hehe. That was an EPIC :fail:

[Ram]

Mitchell Johnson's is the first guy in the world who tried to head-butt someone wearing a helmet..:hahaha:

[achilles]

How intelligent na :hehe: