This match is huge for us. We have never followed up a big win with another credible performance let alone another win. The upward graph and consistency which Siddons has been preaching will be tested out today. But if we put on an inept display then sadly the win would count for little in the broader context of our cricket.
Another reason why I consider this game important is because the Black Caps will come at us hard. They were clearly a little rusty in the first game and this time they will deal with the conditions much better. And of course losing the series to Bangladesh would be nothing short of a catastrophe. So they will bring their A game this time. Its up to us to make sure we carry our momentum from the win, and produce a repeat performance.
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