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Dochart

804 posts

Ultimate Geek

#3360966 5-Apr-2025 13:31

I usually use the Tribe app or Flashscore app when checking for sports update. If a sport/event is not on the Tribe app then I use the Flashscore app.

Both apps are available on iOS or Android.

Then there are apps for individual sports such as ESPNCricInfo and Cricbuzz for cricket.

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TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3360971 5-Apr-2025 14:06

Dochart:

Then there are apps for individual sports such as ESPNCricInfo

Thats my go too, just for so much being available in one place.

Mariu gets his first 50, gosh hes got some class, which prob reflects in his high 50s avg in the 4 day game.

Has really good hand eye and like all the really good players, he plays it late most of the time. I like what I see, but then I liked him prior. NZ has some really good players coming through, its going to be a good problem to have.

TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3360982 5-Apr-2025 15:14

Bracewell in ahead of both Abbas who has scored 50+ then a solid 40, Hay is coming off a match savings innings for NZ, with 99no, the second 50 must have been off 20 odd because it was rapid from 40 onward. Bracewell for me is the start if the tail, sure he can bat, but Id go with the players in form.

I guess the positive it leaves some batting in the tail for the final 5-10 overs with both being able to hit a very long ball.

TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3360989 5-Apr-2025 15:54

Well I was wrong on that one, its Bracewells day today haha :-)

Edit: Well I think thats a pretty par score for a shortened match, if you break it down for the first 22 overs, score 6rpo, then go T20 on it, it seems quite achievable.

TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3361060 5-Apr-2025 20:22

Well that ended as the others have with an attempt but just not enough in the tank.

Was a good score by NZ in the end, I thought on a 240-250 pitch it might be contested even with 42 overs. Never mind, I think the Pak players for always signing balls and etc and being top blokes on and off the field, they have some top players, is a shame they couldnt get some more competitive totals. But enjoyed having cricket into mid autumn and its colder days, although keeping them in the upper north late in the tour made sense.

thermonuclear

560 posts

Ultimate Geek

#3373629 15-May-2025 16:11

NZ A vs Bangladesh A unofficial test, live and FTA on YouTube on a channel called "TSports". Day 2, NZ-A asked to bat and are 244-8, Mitch Hay just dropped at slip on 75* but going well otherwise obviously.

Commentary is interesting, a combination of English and the local lingo it seems like.

TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3373631 15-May-2025 16:15

thermonuclear:

NZ A vs Bangladesh A unofficial test, live and FTA on YouTube on a channel called "TSports". Day 2, NZ-A asked to bat and are 244-8, Mitch Hay just dropped at slip on 75* but going well otherwise obviously.

Commentary is interesting, a combination of English and the local lingo it seems like.

aggggh nice, Im tired of the NBA and MBL, need some Cricket. Still love US sports but aside from Boston having to win all 3, now 2 remaining games to make playoffs.

Interested in what we have put forward batting wise.

edit: Hay producing runs, its going to be great when he has the like of GP ahead of him and maybe KJ, or whoever is a solid all rounder/bowler.

I think despite this score, we have to persist with Mariu, he just needs a bit of luck opening.

thermonuclear

560 posts

Ultimate Geek

#3373634 15-May-2025 16:42

Yeah an interesting touring team selected, I was a bit disappointed Tim Robinson didn't get a look. I've got a lot of hope for him, though his form did seem to drop off towards the end of our summer. Still, good to see Hay, Mariu, Abbas, Boyle, Clarkson, and Foulkes getting more rep game-time.

If you want some more red-ball evening cricket, try seaching "county cricket" on YouTube. It will bring up all the live feeds from the county matches, some picturesque venues and good multi-camera coverage at times considering it's not international cricket. Tend to channel-surf the feeds to concentrate on the Kiwi's playing, have seen Tom Latham score a big hundred on an absolute road at Edgbaston, along with Nathan Smith, Ben Sears and Blair Tickner having a trundle for their sides in the last week.

TeaLeaf

6255 posts

Uber Geek

#3373635 15-May-2025 16:49

thermonuclear:

If you want some more red-ball evening cricket, try seaching "county cricket" on YouTube. It will bring up all the live feeds from the county matches

Its quite surprising what free sport is out there. Im considering whether or not to renew my Kayo and DNS service.

Yes these are all the young guys coming through being thrown in the deep end, we will see who can produce and I guess from there its really seeing who can fit in as part of the new era.

For me Abbas is a genuine all rounder. Mariu is a fantastic top order. And Hay is the obvious incumbent WK. I think its good planning from NZC.

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