Zimbabwe v New Zealand – One-off Test – New Zealand batsman to watch
After a mauling suffered by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 in the shorter version, the hosts will look to give a better account when they take on the Kiwis in the One- Off Test match.
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With Ross Taylor tasting his first success as the skipper of the NZ team , his next task will be to achieve accomplishment in the 5-day format, which has seen them underperform over the past 12 months.
So far the batting line has come up trumps, thumping the Zimbabwe bowlers to all around the ground. The Kiwi’s leader will now hope that the shift to the Test Arena remains swift, which will give them much needed boost for some tough upcoming assignments.
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A player of immense talent, a little consistency in his game will certainly go a long way in helping the player to fulfil his potential with the Kiwis. He tends to get solid starts but his lack of turning them into big scores, has always pushed him back
in terms of staking a permanent stint with the side.
However, the year has been a good one for the right-hander, where he was the second highest-run getter for the team in the World Cup 2011. The recent T20 and ODI series against the Rhodesian just demonstrated how lethal he can be one he gets going.
Currently, the 25-year-old has featured in 15 Test matches, averaging 34.96 with the best of 189. With his form been nothing short than prolific, Guptill will be looking to keep up the good work, which will prove vital for the Kiwis for some bigger task,
later in the year.
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The new skipper has started well and he will be content on seeing the team gelling in a way, which will hold them in good stead over the course of the year. A mixture of youth and experience will intrigue http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915, who will look to achieve consistency, and
consequently guide the team to notable accolades during his leadership.
The One-off Test will be another aspect of the Kiwi’s game, which needs improvement and the skipper will be keen to put on a good individual showing and lead as an example. He remain their best batsman, however, lacks match practice which might come into
consideration but he will be banking on his abilities against the hosts.
An average of 41.12 does not do justice to his talent and he will look to inflict more misery on the Zimbabwean bowlers, come the start of the Test match.
Brendon McCullum
A hard-hitting batter, McCullum will go after any loose ball on offer and will treat the longer version, the same as any other format. Although his pairing with Guptill will be interrupted with him slotting in down the order, however, if he gets going, the
hosts will have a long day in the field.
The player has featured in 57 Test matches, scored over 3000 runs at a healthy average of 37.24 and has a double century to his name, which proves how destructive he can be. Like Guptill, he remains a valuable asset to the team and his excellent form will
be pivotal for the Kiwi’s.
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