Latham not only scored a Duck...
..but he wasted 11 balls faced (2 overs) getting there. He needs to be dropped from side... go fishing with Taylor

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I never thought about it that way .. wasting almost 2 ov.

Not only did the RR go way down but the WASP prediction went down from 243 to 228.

Now to get this partnership going and making it exciting.

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The SA quintet-wicket bowler scares me.

My earlier "rule" was silly

IF we are going to do a calc at overs less than half way... it needs to be more than 2x

Perhaps 3x 15 ov score?

Taylor just went out... no surprises there

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NZ 79/3 after 15 overs 3x ===> final score prediction 237

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Not really silly considering how this innings is going.

Well, if we were going 2x12 with 20 ovs then it would need to be 2x18/19 for 34 ov.

The only 3x that I have seen work is your 3x20 ov. score in 50 ov.

I blinked and missed Taylor at bat.

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Okay, I'll go with that prediction.

Taylor made 1 run and only wasted half an over...

I'll look at 2x 18 or 19 or 20.

I dont think NZ will make 237

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I don't think they will make that either but I always have hope for a big turnaround (like Southee last night) or a miracle.

I think if we used a dartboard we may get closer to NZ final score.

Check out the 2x rule:

End of over 18 New Zealand 93/4===> 186

End of over 19 (maiden) New Zealand 93/4 ===> 186

End of over 20 New Zealand 99/4===> 198

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Thanks for that info. Interesting.

I'm just listening since I am stalking you at CTH, but fixing to shut that window/tab off and concentrate on THIS match.

NZ INNINGS DONE


New Zealand 207/7 (34/34 ov) RR 6.08

NZ did well to break 200. .. and as I said, the SA innings will be better with a higher target. They should still do it... easily.


Target for SA 208
Req. RR 6.12



INNINGS BREAK

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What a shame to have a partnership like that going with such momentum and play is over.

Just noticed the match on Wednesday starts earlier, also the three Test matches are early... 1:00p for you and 6:00p for me. Makes a huge difference.

SA WIN... with one ball to spare

New Zealand 207/7 (34/34 ov)
South Africa 210/6 (33.5/34 ov, target 208)



SA LEAD 5-game series 1 - 0

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2nd ODI - New Zealand v South Africa


Wed Feb 22 (50 ovs) 11:00 local (22:00 GMT -1d) (Texas Time 4:00 PM)
Hagley Oval, Christchurch LIVE

Livescorecard
http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand ... 20033.html

South Africa have won the toss and will bowl.



SA LEAD 5-game series 1 - 0

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Latham needs to sit out a few matches, imo.

This is a comment on espncricketinfo:

"This calendar year in ODIs Latham has scored 9 runs, from 34 balls in 4 innings, at an average of 2.25, with a strike-rate of 26.5.....it's fair to say he's out of form."

Agree.. Latham has to go.... and Taylor

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After 20 overs NZ 91/2

Apply the new 3x20 rule ====> 273 final score prediction

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Yes, that is much more realistic than using 25.

I hope this is not a kiss of death, but "how 'bout my boy Taylor?"

After 30 overs NZ 155/2

Apply the old 2x30 rule ====> 310 final score prediction

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Looks like NZ reverting to type... dragging defeat from the jaws of victory


New Zealand 166/4 (32.4 ov) RR 5.08

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