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TeaLeaf

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#3452930 14-Jan-2026 14:01

If the rain saves another team from Auck being absolutely dominant I will spew. Already had 2 washed out they looked likely to win.

CBury do not have the players now Fletcher is in Auck and the ODI players in Ind, Latham at home due to family life. 140 would be good from Cant now they 9 down, but looks more like 130ish. I just hope Auck get 5 overs to bat and are aware of the incoming rain.

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#3452939 14-Jan-2026 14:50

TeaLeaf:

Was a close one, I thought NZ's 300 was a pretty good score.

Yeah, I didn't think 300 was going to be enough, the innings fell apart with regular wickets aside from Mitchell. They really needed to be north of 325 to have a chance, though India would have likely chased that down as well. Bit of a shame NZ couldn't keep their unbeaten streak going but it's going to be be a tough challenge to get wins right through the eight matches of this tour.

TeaLeaf:

BJ Jacobs simply has to be in the WC Squad, hes on 5 x 50s in a row, only Conway equals that record. Currently averaging 40 at SR 150. I dont mind a bit of Matt Boyle, Robinson and Mariu. Jacobs and Mariu are tall, classical hitters, modern Guptills but I think they will go well in our Test squad and with Mariu being an opener and Jacobs a 4, I think NZ needs to start getting them in the Test squad so they understand the culture.

Will be really interesting to see how Jacobs goes in these upcoming games against India, assuming he even plays. Neesham got his spot in the WC squad and, now that they stupidly picked him over Jacobs, they need to play him to get him in form for the World Cup. If they do play Jacobs regardless and he continues to fire then the selection process around Neesham has to be questioned.

In regard of the seeming abundance of young batting talent coming through, either the overall standard of cricketers is improving or they are all much of a muchness and not quite of international quality. Not sure which is more true. It's an interesting discussion given NZ are wanting to privatise the T20 to "improve" the competition. I'm not sure having Indian paymasters will coax any of the NZ players who ply their trade in overseas leagues back to the local T20 comp, and the current comp seems of a decent standard irrespective of there being no overseas stars playing in it.

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#3452941 14-Jan-2026 15:03

thermonuclear:

In regard of the seeming abundance of young batting talent coming through, either the overall standard of cricketers is improving or they are all much of a muchness and not quite of international quality. Not sure which is more true. It's an interesting discussion given NZ are wanting to privatise the T20 to "improve" the competition. I'm not sure having Indian paymasters will coax any of the NZ players who ply their trade in overseas leagues back to the local T20 comp, and the current comp seems of a decent standard irrespective of there being no overseas stars playing in it.

I honestly think its young guys seeing NZ make so many WCs and be at #1 in Tests for a while, the Williamson effect on young players encouraging them to want to win and play for NZ, its getting competitive for spots which is what you want to prove there is an excess of talent. The likes of Bevan Jacobs and Mariu averaging mid 50s in FC, showing they can play all 3 formats, given the likes of Mitchell was only avg ~36 in FC when he was selected for NZ and avgs 50+ in Tests, I think we just have to believe there is talent there to fill in around the 30yo players who wont be retiring soon like the mid 30s players, but we need to get the likes of Mariu, BJ Jacobs, Mitch Hay etc into that test squad to soak up the experience even if they dont play the Aus tour.

Evidently some excellent young pace bowlers for NZ in the under 19s WC squad, not that we are lacking for quality pace bowlers, just need them to maintain fitness haha.

Yeh no comment re the Super Smash privatization, which essentially gives you my opinion.

The rain is coming down in North Auck so wont be too long away at the Park. But Guptill is slogging the leather off the ball, him and Dale Philips have 100 up in 8 overs chasing 130ish. Can they finish it before the rain :-). Either way 5 overs been bowled and Auck well out in front on DWLS.

Guppy 32 off 11 so far, not bad SR300 haha.

Edit: Dale Phillips since moving to Aucks has been a changed player, this is another good score bringing his 50 up with a 6 hitting around sr180ish. Him and Mariu opening with Rachin at 3, BJ Jacobs at 4, GP at 5, Mitch Hay 6 pick yours all rounder for 7 then the T20 specialist bowlers. NZ looks fine for the future :-)

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#3466889 5-Mar-2026 05:28

Smashed 'em!

(context in case you're reading this in the year 2037. New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets, chasing 170 in 12.5 overs in the T20 2026 semi-final. Finn Allen 100 n/o off 33 balls)

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#3466903 5-Mar-2026 07:36

Great result overnight. T20 is such a fickle game. Bring on the WC final where anything can happen

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#3467018 5-Mar-2026 15:39

The toss was crucial for the SF win. I prefer pitches where it’s balanced and the toss doesn’t matter. They used black soil pitch for the SF.

Toss for the final is going to be crucial. No idea if the pitch that is going to be used in the final with be black, red or mixed soil pitch. Since it’s a night game dew may be a big factor on deciding whether to bat or bowl first and also what soil pitch it is.

The India vs SA game that was played at 7:30pm local time was played on a black soil pitch and SA decided to bat and won by 76 runs.

Red soil pitch was used for AFG (11am), NZ (7pm) and WI (3pm).

Mixed soil pitch CAN (7pm)

Someone with more knowledge will have to speak about what a differences between these type of soil pitches.

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#3467116 5-Mar-2026 18:45

Dochart:

The toss was crucial for the SF win.

It's interesting you should mention that. Since NZ has been away on the sub-continent tour they have played 17 matches - 3 ODI's and 5 T20I's versus India, then 9 T20's including the warm-up fixture at the World Cup. In all those games NZ has managed to come out with the decision to make at the toss on just four occasions. Once in the ODI series vs India, once in the T20I series vs India, and hadn't won the toss at all in the World Cup until the final two games against England and South Africa last night.

Granted sometimes NZ has been tossing the coin and sometimes they have been making the call but, for something that should be a 50/50 proposition, NZ has had a notable lack of success in getting to decide what to do for this entire tour.

Not sure "luck" will be on their side if India is the opponent in the final.

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#3467118 5-Mar-2026 19:06

thermonuclear:

Dochart:

The toss was crucial for the SF win.

It's interesting you should mention that. Since NZ has been away on the sub-continent tour they have played 17 matches - 3 ODI's and 5 T20I's versus India, then 9 T20's including the warm-up fixture at the World Cup. In all those games NZ has managed to come out with the decision to make at the toss on just four occasions. Once in the ODI series vs India, once in the T20I series vs India, and hadn't won the toss at all in the World Cup until the final two games against England and South Africa last night.

Granted sometimes NZ has been tossing the coin and sometimes they have been making the call but, for something that should be a 50/50 proposition, NZ has had a notable lack of success in getting to decide what to do for this entire tour.

Not sure "luck" will be on their side if India is the opponent in the final.

I do hope the Blackcaps win the final but our finals record is not that good. I believe we have only won 2 finals out of 8 times we been in the final in ICC Tournaments which is 25% winning rate. I hope they prove me wrong though.

I do wonder for night games with a black soil pitch why it is preferred to bowl first in Kolkata but in Ahmedabad it’s better to bat first.

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#3467121 5-Mar-2026 19:28

I just hope Neesham announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect before Sunday. One Over going for 17 runs and one for 22 runs. About the only "positive" thing you could say about it is that he leaked so many runs that it provided the opportunity for Allen to score his 33-ball century.

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#3467122 5-Mar-2026 19:37

thermonuclear:

I just hope Neesham announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect before Sunday. One Over going for 17 runs and one for 22 runs. About the only "positive" thing you could say about it is that he leaked so many runs that is provided the opportunity for Allen to score his 33-ball century.

They also didn’t allow GP to bowl. Both GP and Neesham leaked heaps of runs in the 18th over of both matches. Good thing SL did us a huge favour

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#3467171 6-Mar-2026 07:31

I don't wish hurt upon people but I'm kind of hoping Bumrah badly stubs his big toe on the bedpost today or tomorrow.

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#3467875 8-Mar-2026 17:07

Final is going to be played on a mixed soil pitch which was last used in SA vs CAN match so a fresh pitch as it was last used Feb 9th.

CAN won the toss and chose to bowl first but lost by 57 runs after SA scored 213 batting first but uncertain if the Blackcaps should bat or bowl first given the opportunity. I just hope it doesn’t come back to bite us if India are forced to bat first they could get 250 runs again and the Blackcaps being unable to chase it.

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#3467975 9-Mar-2026 02:31

I had a feeling Duffy would be back in but not at the expense of McConchie though. NZ won the toss and decoded to bowl. I hope these 2 decisions don’t come and bite us back.

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#3467976 9-Mar-2026 02:52

There is obviously a plan to bowl wide - but this is ridiculous

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#3467977 9-Mar-2026 02:55

I think NZ has already lost the game. Gg India.

At least India can lift the Ahmedabad curse.

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