March 18-22
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The Forecast for the 1st three days
Wed 23°C and Sunshine
Thu 23°C with possible rain showers
Fri 21°C with possible rain showers
Now things will get exciting of the wickets r not like in the ODIs … If there is a bit of Green on the pitches this could be an exciting series … India will have the Batting bolstered by the arrival of Laxman, Dravid and Co.
NZ will look to the young and inexperienced to show glimpse of the talent they possess
Harbhajan is a waste of space in the team. His good performances in recent times have come only on graveyard wickets. I see hardly any variety in his bowling or any great creativity. And worst of all, it still looks like he chucks. I don't quite understand Dhoni's fondness for him.
The guy has remained in the limelight in the recent times but only due to wrong reasons. And to deserve the *Padma Shri....*it is crazy.
The fact that the likes of little-known Ryder and Vettori (admittedly no mug with the bat) got hundreds shows that this pitch is full of runs. Indian seamers probably had the best of the bowling conditions. Barring a flurry of wickets in the morning session on day 2, I expect India to post a big score here. A first innings lead is always vital when playing on seaming wickets
*sirf 39 runs kee lead ........
New Zealand 9th wicket parternship added 76 runs that helped them escaping an innings defeat ...
Neways.... hatsoff to indian bowlers, batsmen and FIELDER
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