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@ 2011-12-12 – 09:34:56
New Zealand's Black Caps have beaten Australia in Tasmania by seven runs in the second cricket test today, to give them their first win against Australia in that country for the first time in 26 years. Australia won the first test in Brisbane last week for a 1-1 drawn series.
http://sport.msn.co.nz/article/8388478/nz-beat-australia-by-seven-runs
http://news.msn.co.nz/video.aspx?videoid=a28528b1-8aa7-4529-bb46-87c8805ca239
Excellent result...Knew it was coming! Aussies were somewhat lucky to be left off the hook in SA recently. 
huttriver
Thats true. Man of the match was the Aussie batsman decided by text message.The Aussies couldn't even say well done mate, to the kiwis. Probably the end of Ponting now though.
How many times has Australia been let down by its so called top batsmen . Why is it that people like Siddle can hit 36 under exactly the same conditions as top order batsmen .The problem appears to be a mental one that has not been addressed as yet and it is costing us dearly .With Warners top effort yesterday it was up to our top batsmen to hit only a pittance to win an unlosable game.They all failed .Why would Hughes be singled out , at least he got 20? Start looking at others who totally failed .If we are rebuilding lets gut the team of non performers and replace them with current new talent.Do the same as we did with the new bowlers who are excelling.For too long it appears our selectors are locked into old thinking.Simply become objective the past has gone.
huttriver
And NZ has consistently been accused of not being mentally tough. They played well yesterday, led by a youngster with the ball. Showed a lot of character.
Lucky for me I don't follow cricket. The only thing more boring than cricket would be golf.
I must admit though I loved it when the wicket keeper got hit in the mouth the other week.First bit of excitement ever
huttriver
I don't follow them too closely because of their inconsistency - still a winter man really.
huttriver
They have decided to change the way player of the match is decided - they were all pretty embarrassed after young Dougie Bracewell missed out. A number of experts will now decide. The kiwis will still work on their batting which wasn't that hot. The bowling was quite good and consistent. Fielding improved on the first test.
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