Kyle Jamieson has his say on low-scoring pitches: Details here
What's the story
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has offered his views on low-scoring pitches. The question came after New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in the 2nd ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, but still managed to put up a close contest against India. Hosts New Zealand lost by just four runs via DLS Method. India were 113/7 when rain played spoilsport. "What do you think? You like it? You guys like it?" he asked while responding to a question about low-scoring encounters.
Defense
Jamieson defends low-scoring ODI
Defending the low-scoring match, Jamieson said, "I mean, I'm biased, so I'm always going to say it's nice to have them back."
He bowled 10 of New Zealand's 26 overs in the game and picked up 3 wickets for 35 runs.
"I feel like I've played on a fair few pitches and wickets that I feel like going at tens is probably a good day," he added.
Appreciation
Skill on display in low-scoring game
Jamieson also appreciated the skill displayed by both bowling line-ups and some batters in the match.
India's Gurnoor Brar was the standout performer of the second ODI, taking 4 wickets for 35 runs.
The fast bowlers from both teams had an average of less than 15 runs per wicket due to a pitch that had been juiced up by rain in Wellington.
Reflection
Nice change for us bowlers, says Jamieson
Reflecting on the pitch conditions, Jamieson said, "It was nice, wasn't it? Nice change for us bowlers." He added that there was a fresh drop-in pitch between the T20Is and ODIs.
Notably, the 20-over series between the teams witnessed high-scoring games.
The New Zealand bowler also spoke about their bowling strategy, saying they tried to show some fight as a unit regardless of the runs on board.
Response
No real frustration around totals, says Jamieson
When asked about New Zealand's inability to score enough runs, Jamieson said there was no real frustration around totals.
He explained that batting first has been trickier than second under lights with a little bit of moisture.
"There's days where we'd like more runs and there's days where I'm sure the batters would like us to take a few more wickets too," he added.