Tuesday, March 26, 2013

New Zealand reports series test


New Zealand reports series test


Brendon McCullum3 matches, 4 inns, 248 runs@82.66, 3x50sThe neutral fan would have wanted in a series win for New Zealand, if only to qualify the blood, sweat, tears and runs his new captain has been the cause. Unfortunately, a considerable amount of consistency McCullum - in the limited field off too - was not enough to overshadow the English.
Ross Taylor3 matches, five lodges, 94 runs@23.50The lack of captaincy not trying Taylor solo role with the bat, and coach Mike Hesson he expected to have. The transition is a slow process, as it is not more than a solitary 41 not in the second game will attest.
Peter Fulton3 matches, five lodges, 347 runs@69.40, 2x100s, 1x50During Fulton had hesitated too long through series after series inadequate insufficient, but this month presents a marked change for the lanky 34-year-old. Only the fourth New Zealand to secure two tons in the same game.
Kane Williamson3 matches, five lodges, 213 runs@53.25, 2x50s, 6 wkts@15.00, BB: 4/44Williamson once again showed that he has the qualities of a true all-rounder, and its spin-off threatens almost got the better of England in full in Auckland. The small right-hander is justifying his support as a captain in the future.
Hamish Rutherford3 games, 5 inns, 246, 1x100 runs@49.20Indeed, the finding of the series, the talented left-hander has come a long way in delaying opening berth New Zealand merry-go-round. The ideal complement to Fulton, all bodes well for an extended stay for the son of former captain Ken Rutherford.
BJ Watling3 matches, 4 inns, 99, 1x50 runs@24.75Let them go to Kruger van Wyk, the literature wicketkeeper batsman Watling has been sealed. Solid behind the stumps, he would have wanted at least one of his many early become a big hit, however.
Dean Brownlie3 matches, 4 inns, 109 runs@27.25Brownlie was unable to lead by example, rather than struggle in conditions - and against an attack - insisted suits your playing style. A shame, given its promising program against South Africa earlier this year.
Bruce Martin3 matches, 9 wkts@43.66, BB: 4/43Debuting at the grand old age of 32, Martin made his opportunity count. At least keep the mundane Jeetan Patel outside the frame, but it will take a backseat to the imminent return of Daniel Vettori.
Tim Southee3 matches, 6 wkts@56.16, BB: 3/44Largely ineffective in opening attachments, Southee was lucky not to give way to Ian Butler in Auckland, where faith returned with a particularly impressive spell of early episodes. Still, he'll be the first to go when the team's rotation policy comes knocking.
Neil Wagner3 games, 12 wkts@33.50, BB: 4/42A late edition to the team in the back of a solid performance in the tour match, Wagner defended well - and topped the wicket-taking stakes despite bowling - off between New Zealand seamers less.
Trent Boult3 games, 11 wkts@29.18, BB: 6/68Country's best exponent of swing and seam, Boult had died in this month. England had little response to his skill with the new ball at Eden Park, which was not offering much players helper.

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