aussie1st said:
If it was Australia 330 would be a definite from here.
WI don't look like competiting in this series. I hope they put a better showing with the bat.
Nothing is ever definate. And after the death bowling, I say definaty not.
I don't know why McCullum and Franklin got promoted. Before Fulton and Marshall thats stupid. If your going to promote anyone, promote Vettori, hes a provincial opener. McCullum and Franklin are last 4-5 over jobs. Not last 10 overs.
How started well, Fleming played brilliantly and could of done a lot mroe damage. It wasn't really well caught, it was a simple as catch. Due to him having to stop the shot. Astle very unlucky to get out, he usually hits those balls for four. He played fantastic though. We are missing our entire bottom order really so we were a little rusty there. No Oram, Mills, Adams and of course Cairns just retired so we will be without him from now on in normal circumstance anyway.
Styris had a great Cameo. Showed intent at the end and hit some funny inside edges at the end. Pretty clever thinking.
Dissapointing finish, as we should of gone on to make more, but the West Indies have no chance at chasing this score on this pitch with this bowling attack we have.
James219 said:
Well atleast Fleming scores a few, that should help his confidence as he's been away from international cricket fot a while and struggling for form. However he continues his trend of failing to convert his starts into hundreds.
He was never struggling for form. A lot of people say that. THe only thing hes been struggling with is being in the eleven due to births and health problems. His forms been fine Internationally and Domestically.
It was interesting that they sent out Franklin ahead of Marshall.
Stupid and experimental are the words which pop into my head. I can only presume they promoted a few of thos eplayers to see how they would do in that new batting spot Cairns vacated while Oram is injured.
All in all though, its great to see such a big opening partnership with a new player. It would of done Astle (who was borderline selection a few months back) and How (a new player, also borderline) a world of good. And thats all that matters.