The kiwis invert themselves

The kiwis invert themselves

What do we know about the kiwi batting line up, no runs from the top, great resistance in the middle.

It has been this way for quite some time.

We all feel comfortable with it.

But New Zealand has changed a few things, put in Tim McIntosh, moved Daniel Flynn and something seems to be working at the top.

Ofcourse now the over worked middle order are taking a break.

So instead of putting on a lead of a couple of hundred and ensuring a win or draw, they stumble to 70 in front.

Then Gayle comes out to ensure their opening bowlers remember him for a while.

Now the game is pretty much level, and the kiwis have to get 8 wickets that aren’t Shiv.

What is the point of having a over achieving middle order if when you need them to win a game they all contribute jack.

Hats off to Fidel and Iain though, without them this match might be a McIntosh and Shiv block fest.

Fidel takes his wickets with pace and sling, which seems to be the modern way.

IOB is a different entitiy altogether.

He seems to have no real pace, not a huge portion of swing or seam, but he has the power of the blog.

And you can never underestimate the power of the blog.

True story.

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