First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

[Bornadog]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Marsh disappointing again at this level.

[Twodogs]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

#BetterThanBradman would be a good sign off to every text, tweet or Facebook entry. He could throw in #BetterThanTendulkar on the above stat for his subcontinent friends.

From memory a bloke called Harry Trott played 3 tests made 205 runs at an average of 102.5 and is the only multiple test player to have a better average than the Don.


*could be Albert. Either Albert captained Australia and Harry played 3 tests or Albert played 3 tests and Harry was captain.

I can't remember which was which now.

[GVGjr]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Marsh disappointing again at this level.

Did you see his wicket? He might be regarded as unlucky this time

[SlimPickens]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Did you see his wicket? He might be regarded as unlucky this time

Great catch but very strong hands by Marsh early in his innings. Hopefully his white ball form will give him a chance to perform in this series. His last test dig before New Zealand was a test century which shouldn't be dismissed.

[FrediKanoute]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

I think Marsh is batting a spot too high - he is not a number 6. But I also think that like is one day form when he cracks it, like Khawaja and Smith, he could be a sucess. Just needs to work ou what to do at 6

[Bornadog]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Did you see his wicket? He might be regarded as unlucky this time

He popped it straight up and the bowler at a stretch caught him , No bad luck involved at all.

[Twodogs]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

He popped it straight up and the bowler at a stretch caught him , No bad luck involved at all.

The bowler might have touched the ball on the ground in the act of catching it. I'm not saying he definitely did but it should have been looked at closer.

[lemmon]

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239 for Voges, he's bashed up on some lesser teams but is building an insane record

[bulldogtragic]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

239 for Voges, he's bashed up on some lesser teams but is building an insane record

Even still, you've got to smash who ever you play. That requires the application to do it and some haven't done as he has. I work out his average at 97.64 which is still amazing. Imagine if he scored well in the two easy tests in Bangladesh that were cancelled. He could be the best average over 20 tests or more.

[Remi Moses]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Very good performance with bat and ball by the Aussies .
I must say their was a fair bit of chirp from the kiwis pre-series re- the wickets, but they play the swinging ball worse than the Aussies do . Hopefully things get wrapped up tomorrow

[Remi Moses]

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It's sad that Voges is in his late 30's, but well played by him.
Usman has been incredible this summer, and looks to be fulfilling his early potential.

[Bornadog]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

NZ all but gone 9/301

[Sedat]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Very good performance with bat and ball by the Aussies .
I must say their was a fair bit of chirp from the kiwis pre-series re- the wickets, but they play the swinging ball worse than the Aussies do . Hopefully things get wrapped up tomorrow

Bad toss to lose for them - the ball was doing plenty in the first 2 sessions but settled down to being a road thereafter. Aussie bowlers exploited the conditions beautifully and the Kiwi bats folded with their poor techniques.

[Remi Moses]

Re: First Test, NZ V Australia, Wellington

Great performance from the Aussies .
Executed well with both bat and ball .
They get kicked enough when losing, so I think in the flip side they deserve high praise for a great performance .
The kiwis ( ex players and commentators) should engage in less chirp and more action .

[Greystache]

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Really good win. Solid in all areas.

If you didn't watch the match and only listened to the commentary you'd think a third rate Australia had been trounced by the best team in modern history. Any time people want to complain about the biased commentary in Australia they should take a glance at NZ's offering, they make Tim Gossage seem neutral!