(LUNCH DAY THREE)
NZ 466-8 (Vettori 134)
If PAK wanted to compete in this game they needed to knock over NZ quickly this morning. NZ needed to crush their opponent's spirits.
Vettori proceeded on his merry way, infuriating the opposition with his movements around the crease and that late cut of his. He was finally dismissed by a very fine catch from Umar Akmal diving to his left
Then came the real salt in the wound for PAK as hope was provided by the quick dismissal of Southee (0) before Tuffey smacked it out of their hands with 76*
OBSERVATIONS
- For an NZ supporter it is always fun to see the bowlers getting runs and with a substantial score from Tuffey, some commentators may be tempted to take a shot at the batsmen - surely if High Tower can get runs they can!
- I would stamp on such delusion right now. The pitch is flatter, the bowlers are exhausted, the ball is also 30+ overs old. His half century should be enjoyed but only a fool would use it to bash the top-order
- The lead is over 200 now and Vettori should crush PAK into the ground. For years they have been beating us comprehensively and now it could be our turn, if NZ can bat another session we should
- As for the illness hampering Aamer, for him it is a shame but on principle I don't care too much. Every team that tours Pakistan seems to lose their players to stomach bugs so there is some poetic justice here
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