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Posted March 26, 2015 20:44 · last edited March 18, 2021 07:29

NZ vs AUS Man for Man match ups (this isn't a Tinder thing...)

Aware Maxwell/Watson/Clarke float...just comparing like for like players as best i can.

  1. McCullum vs Warner - on form and destruction, McCullum takes out this one. The start he got us vs RSA was as matchwinning as Elliott's efforts.
  2. Guptill vs Finch - again, based on form, easy to pick Guppy. If not for Taylor he was just getting into his work vs RSA onthe back of two centuries, one of course a double.
  3. Williamson vs Smith - I'll go with Smith winning this contest based on the fact NZ bowlers may struggle with his 'unique' batting style. Kane is due though so it's a slim win by Smith.
  4. Taylor vs Clarke - haven't seen much from either of them. Taylor is out of touch but working hard and Clarek hasn;t had to add much this World Cup. If early wickets fall, I'd pick Clarke over Taylor at the moment.
  5. Elliott vs Watson - Watson has found some form of late as well as some power hitting but riding the crest of reaching cult status in NZ, Elliott will win this contest. Seems to have a knack for the big occassions (CWC Semi, Champs League Semi, Firebirds T20 win)
  6. Anderson vs Maxwell - tough one here. Maxwell may edge it on the batting at the moment but Anderson edges it on the bowling and he's developing maturity game by game. Calling this one for Maxwell based on his current confidence.
  7. Ronchi vs Haddin - Ronchi was in imperious pre-World Cup form but hasn't really fired yet and both Haddin and Ronchi haven't been in the best keeping form, although not awful form either. Both are great finishers on their day but I think Haddin edges this one.
  8. Vettori vs Faulkner - on the "huge" MCG boundaries Vettori's bowling and unique brand of batting could prove to be immensely useful. Faulkner is a big hitter and a potential game winning but hasn't had enough game time to really make a difference. Win to Vettori.
  9. Southee vs Johnson - both angry, both talented and both playing second fiddle in the bowling line up which they may not like. The pace of Johnson won't trouble the NZers who seem to enjoy that ball onto the bat BUT his in your face style may rattle some cages. Likewise Southee who may get a bit of swing at the MCG to aid his case. A tie here.
  10. Henry vs Hazlewood - don't know enough to make an educated call here but I'm going to say Henry will have a Beaver moment and prove to be a brilliant call to arms for Hesson.
  11. Boult vs Starc - against any other bowler, these two would walk a win. The two form bowlers of the tournament separated by just 1 wicket. A tie.

Cap: McCullum vs Clarke - Clarke knows how to win and win a lot. McCullum is just getting used to that but has superior tactics so far, McCullum also have the undivided attention of the dressing room whereas you get the feeling Australia are just one bit of pressure away from internal meltdown. McCullum takes this battle.

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NZ vs AUS Man for Man match ups (this isn't a Tinder thing...)

Aware Maxwell/Watson/Clarke float...just comparing like for like players as best i can.

  1. McCullum vs Warner - on form and destruction, McCullum takes out this one. The start he got us vs RSA was as matchwinning as Elliott's efforts.
  2. Guptill vs Finch - again, based on form, easy to pick Guppy. If not for Taylor he was just getting into his work vs RSA onthe back of two centuries, one of course a double.
  3. Williamson vs Smith - I'll go with Smith winning this contest based on the fact NZ bowlers may struggle with his 'unique' batting style. Kane is due though so it's a slim win by Smith.
  4. Taylor vs Clarke - haven't seen much from either of them. Taylor is out of touch but working hard and Clarek hasn;t had to add much this World Cup. If early wickets fall, I'd pick Clarke over Taylor at the moment.
  5. Elliott vs Watson - Watson has found some form of late as well as some power hitting but riding the crest of reaching cult status in NZ, Elliott will win this contest. Seems to have a knack for the big occassions (CWC Semi, Champs League Semi, Firebirds T20 win)
  6. Anderson vs Maxwell - tough one here. Maxwell may edge it on the batting at the moment but Anderson edges it on the bowling and he's developing maturity game by game. Calling this one for Maxwell based on his current confidence.
  7. Ronchi vs Haddin - Ronchi was in imperious pre-World Cup form but hasn't really fired yet and both Haddin and Ronchi haven't been in the best keeping form, although not awful form either. Both are great finishers on their day but I think Haddin edges this one.
  8. Vettori vs Faulkner - on the "huge" MCG boundaries Vettori's bowling and unique brand of batting could prove to be immensely useful. Faulkner is a big hitter and a potential game winning but hasn't had enough game time to really make a difference. Win to Vettori.
  9. Southee vs Johnson - both angry, both talented and both playing second fiddle in the bowling line up which they may not like. The pace of Johnson won't trouble the NZers who seem to enjoy that ball onto the bat BUT his in your face style may rattle some cages. Likewise Southee who may get a bit of swing at the MCG to aid his case. A tie here.
  10. Henry vs Hazlewood - don't know enough to make an educated call here but I'm going to say Henry will have a Beaver moment and prove to be a brilliant call to arms for Hesson.
  11. Boult vs Starc - against any other bowler, these two would walk a win. The two form bowlers of the tournament separated by just 1 wicket. A tie.

Cap: McCullum vs Clarke - Clarke knows how to win and win a lot. McCullum is just getting used to that but has superior tactics so far, McCullum also have the undivided attention of the dressing room whereas you get the feeling Australia are just one bit of pressure away from internal meltdown. McCullum takes this battle.