Black Caps v Ireland v Bangledesh ODIs

[JK]

Wow.....who is pumped for this HUGE tri-series? Starts Friday!!!!

I didnt even know it was on until I had the black caps (well non IPL playing ones) join me in the emirates lounge on saturday night. Shared the same flight as them to Dubai and had a bit of a yarn to a few them at the in-flight bar in the A380. Taylor said he hadn't played cricket in dublin before and didnt really know what to expect.

Had a quick look at our squad and its not particularly strong with no Kane, Guptil, Boult, Southee and prob a few others too but its Ireland and Bangladesh......if we cant beat these fellas.......

[Crucial]

Good yarn JK but I'm not sure how it rates alongside breakfast with a couple of AB reserves?

[Kiwidom]

@JK Am going to the first game on
Sunday against Ireland. Am so pumped I bought my tickets months ago in case it sold out!

[Derm McCrum]

Looking forward to seeing this and learning more about the game. It's on my doorstep here in Malahide and no doubt the players/fans might frequent the local for one or two. Weather has been superb for the last week or so - hopefully it continues.

[JK]

@Crucial said in Black Caps v Ireland v Bangledesh ODIs:

Good yarn JK but I'm not sure how it rates alongside breakfast with a couple of AB reserves?

Depends who the reserves are I guess! Had breakfast with Joseph Parker once.

Was bit of a crackup actually as they all came in to the lounge in their black caps gear but once on the plane it was shorts and t-shirt for most and bare feet! All good dudes. Made flying solo a tad more interesting.

[Crucial]

@JK said in Black Caps v Ireland v Bangledesh ODIs:

@Crucial said in Black Caps v Ireland v Bangledesh ODIs:

Good yarn JK but I'm not sure how it rates alongside breakfast with a couple of AB reserves?

Depends who the reserves are I guess! Had breakfast with Joseph Parker once.

Ask @jegga I'm sure he'll tell you the story (again and again)

[JK]

First game about to start and we've Latham has lost the Toss and we will bat with him and Ronchi opening

Ireland playing their 4th ODI in 9 days so rotated their squad a bit. It's only NZ after all

[Chris B.]

Ronchi away to a bright start.

More than can be said for Owais Shah (I think) in the commentary box, who appears convinced that Rockin' Rod Latham has made a comeback to captain New Zealand. He's not added much value to the commentary so far!

[Chris B.]

Ronchi goes for 37 off 26. Showing he's still got some hand-eye coordination.

I guess the problem with this sort of series it that it's never going to tell you much about the potential to handle Mitchell Starc steaming in.

I guess it can rule you out!

[hydro11]

Ronchi's problem is that he just goes too hard at the ball and can't temper it. Ireland are bowling quite well at the moment. This series should be a good test for us.

[JK]

Latham out for 15
65/2

[Chris B.]

I think, if you're running a straight audition for a keeper/batsman who's going to open with Guppy, then the first round is a points victory for Ronchi.

Scored more and faster than Tommy.

So far Rossco (not surprisingly) is looking pretty effortless and Worker is struggling a little bit.

[Chris B.]

Rossco still cruising along nicely - Worker has struggled to 25 off 58. Occasionally looked like breaking the shackles, but he's been becalmed for a couple of overs.

Needs to find some answers.

[JK]

So we managed 289 with broom top scorer on 79 and worker and taylor also getting 50s.

Now we have a rain delay at Ireland at 90/2 after 20 and 9 behind under the DL

[Kiwidom]

Ireland now need 84 from 12 overs to win

[Kiwidom]

Nz win by 51 runs. Great knock by O'Brien for Ireland with 109

[Bovidae]

Munro is still in form.

Hopefully Sky will have a highlights package of the game.

[No Quarter]

@Kiwidom what was the atmosphere like at the game?

[hydro11]

@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Ireland v Bangledesh ODIs:

@Kiwidom what was the atmosphere like at the game?

Very civilised.

[Kiwidom]

@No-Quarter Good atmosphere, but not rowdy like a game at home or in England for example. There was a group from the Wairarapa near us who were mates of Seth Rance and had flown over especialy for it. They were on the juice quite early and provided a bit of entertainment, but that was it really. Joe Schmidt and Isaac Boss were also spotted in the crowd.