Notes from (north of) the Oval #14

Channelling 'Batch only chance to avoid limp Black Caps defeat.

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New Zealand’s path to a draw and a long-awaited series victory over South Africa:

1. Devon Conway (146 not out) does a Mark Greatbatch (pictured above) at Perth;

2. Tim Southee bats like Brian Close against the 1976 Windies¹;

3. Pray.

Given I’m an atheist and No2 was an attempt at humour, we’re left with Option 1.

Over to you Devon.