00:00Even the most optimistic West Indian fan will tell you New Zealand are the clear favourites going into the final day tomorrow.
00:07For the West Indies to win this test, it will require them shattering their own record successful test chase of 418 runs.
00:14However, losing two front-line bowlers certainly has the Black Caps' concern.
00:19We've got to break this partnership first and foremost because they've looked pretty solid.
00:22There's been a couple of half chances to keep us interested, but in fairness to them,
00:29they've played really well.
00:31So I'm not quite sure who will start up with tomorrow, but we've also got to think that the new ball's not far away either.
00:36And with only operating with two seamers, you know, suddenly that's a really tricky conversation to make sure,
00:43hey, do we attack in the morning or do we hold them back for the new ball?
00:46But we'll probably see what the overheads are like tomorrow, see how guys front up, and then we'll go from there.
00:52New Zealand have been riddled with injuries throughout the series,
00:55and the latest two has their bowling coach Jacob Orem already thinking ahead.
01:00I'm confident that we have the quality.
01:02I mean, Matt Henry's growing on trees around the country, but, you know, we have the quality,
01:07and as I said before, the experience of our white ball campaigns going back probably 12 months to 18 months
01:13where guys have got that international experience, and I would hope, know that they belong here
01:19and can perform a job for us.
01:20In saying that, well, Zach's playing his second, Duff's playing his second,
01:24and then we look forward and we'll worry about the second test when we get to Wellington.
01:28But, you know, it's a big ask for these guys, but I have confidence.
01:32They're not going to be able to step into Matt Henry's shoes,
01:35but if we can get them working to their strengths and we have a nice game plan with good field sets around them,
01:39we'll be okay.
01:40While the host has a lot to consider, Kamar Roach made the West Indies' intentions come tomorrow very clear.
01:46If we're in a position to win the game, we are definitely going to go for the win.
01:50Yeah, I think, obviously, 500 runs is a lot of runs.
01:53We looked at it in our fourth innings, but, obviously, unfortunately,
01:57we didn't have a couple of borders down, but we played in our hands a little bit,
02:01so the way Shea batted and Justin in the end there was fantastic.
02:05So I think tomorrow morning we'll come up with a plan, and I'm sure that we'll...
02:10At the veteran, Pisa reflected on his successful return to test action as he nears his milestone.
02:16I'm always the one who has to try to prove themselves.
02:18I've always been that person, so I'm always up to play test cricket.
02:25I know it's hard for a lot of people going around,
02:27but I think I find a lot of joy in performing at a test level, being the highest level of cricket.
02:33So, for me, it's all about mentally going out there and keep putting the higher yards in.
02:39I've had a long, long journey, and I try not to think about 300 too much,
02:45but, you know, the closer you get to it, it's in the back of your mind.
02:48So, for me, it's just about being professional, going out there,
02:53playing the best cricket I can play for the team,
02:56and, obviously, try to influence some wins, and that's my main objective.
02:59Terence Glock, TV6 Sport.
03:03Terence Glock, TV6 Sport.
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