New Zealand team performance in test series in India

[Trichromatic]

It was yet another test series with no stand out performances from the visitors. Even in the losses, teams and players find a way to gain respect for themselves.

 

Batting wise Williamson's performance was a big let down. Guptill doesn't look like test level opener and Roos Taylor seems to be performing only when he gets flat pitch.

 

Except these 3 players - Neesham, Santner, Rochi, Latham batted well. They may not have numbers behind them, but watching them live, they rarely looked clueless against spin unlike Aussies and some other players. Maybe they needed a leader of the batting unit. This is where they will miss Maccullum.

 

Bowling wise - they have decent spinners, but what was surprising to see was their pace attack. Boult has skills and swung the ball even when there wasn't much help. Wagner and Matt Henry bowled with full intent and plan and they rarely looked flat or not willing to contest. They were always running in hard and trying to contribute.

 

IMO this is a strong unit and will challenge many teams with their bowling. They need to find a better opener and more contribution from senior batsmen.

[sandeep]

Guppy is the Kiwi Rohit Sharma, unfortunately for them, he's at the top of the order where his failures are both more noticeable and harsher for the team to bear.  Supposedly there's some Indian kid opener coming through the ranks, but I think with the slim pickings they have, they will probably persist with him for a while.

 

 

[cowboysfan]

just watched the highlights,that was utter capitulation and terrible way to make sure you end the game on day 4.Bring on England,it will be a dog fight and a great series.

[cowboysfan]

7 minutes ago, Viper said:

They got no quality spinners.. they will fall

probably true but they got 2 very good players of spin who can play a long innings.Kiwis had no one like that.I think we will win but it will be a dog fight.

[sscomp32]

1 hour ago, Viper said:

Willy boy is actually a really good player of spin. 

Yeah but he got ashwin in superb form. Hope cook is the next victim of Ashwin 2.0  after Sangakkara, ABDV and KW. 

[gakgupta]

6 hours ago, Viper said:

Willy boy is actually a really good player of spin. 

who is the willy boy??

[philcric]

5 minutes ago, gakgupta said:

who is the willy boy??

willy

ˈwɪli/

noun

BRITISHinformal

 

1. a penis.

[-Robin-]

I can see india destroying Eng in similar fashion. I dont think any team can challenge india right now in Subcontinent.

[Trichromatic]

17 hours ago, Viper said:

Very disappointing expected a fight atleast.

They never dropped their heads before last day and even though they were being dominated consistently, they rarely looked like being uninterested on the field.

[G_B_]

I am afraid they just lack the talent to play in the sub.... Keep in mind they are a nation of 4 million with rugby as their main sport. There will always be a limit to what they can achieve in cricket.

 

 

[gattaca]

I hope we run through the English side and whitewash them as well. Last I expected them to win in 2012. What a disappointing series it was. We weren't prepared at that time. Let's whitewash them this time. The only concern is cook and Anderson. If we don't throw away our wickets to the spinner we should be doing ok.

[adi B]

Mugs!!