Another Collapse On The Cards ??

As I write New Zealand are on their way to another familiar thrashing at the hands of Australia. With rain washing out large portions of the game, I had hope that NZ might save this one, but Ponting had stated clearly that 300 overs would be enough to force a result in the game without any innovative declarations. And he seems correct. In 203 overs so far NZ trail Australia by 386 runs with 3 first innings wickets in hand. 43 overs today and 98 tomorrow even accounting for a total washout in the first session would give Aussies another 120 overs to take 13 wickets. Should be plenty. Unless one of the NZ player puts his hand up to play an innings full of character.