The only way I thought this would be dangerous for NZ was if B Taylor fired, and he is doing that.
Quite often their success or failure depends on their "big guns". It's a shame Taylor hasn't had more Tests
I thought the zimmers' lower order would cost them this match, but the kiwis haven't got to it and that will be pivotal. 2-3 wickets for the kiwis could prove decisive, but it depends how comfortable and ambitious the zimmers are in chasing. Taylor could take it away from the kiwis in no time at all, I gather there is controversy over a "fair catch", but since no nations' batsmen seem to want to adhere to the old "fielder's word is good enough for me" protocol then noone can really complain when their opponents stand their ground.
Blame the aussies, I think it was one or two of their 'non walkers' that started the new culture of not walking - that and more use of technology. Commentators do seem to be keen to suggest/imply that the ball looks more ground touching by replay, not sure on what basis they can be sure whether it did or didn't so it's not like they know for sure. If in doubt, not out, simple. It's not like Nasser in Sri Lanka patting the ball off the face of the bat twice straight to the fielder and not walking, pivotal in the game as his consequent hundred helped England win narrowly in Test and series
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Wouldn't sweat it, Taylor's out and after fats (Waller) it's only chaka and the tail. Another wicket or two and what I said comes into play, the lower order is vulnerable and Price is far more a number 10 or 11 than he is an 8