3RD O/D GAME NZ V AU 20/2/07

[mal]

WATSON who averages 37.4 as an opener in 6 innings is looking good.

WATSON pushes to mid wicket fluently takes the 1
WATSON drives TUFFEY over his head what a shot for 4

AU 0/51 [12]
WATSON 22*


WATSON COVER DRIVES MAGNIFICENT SHOT 4
WATSON cuts what a shot 4 more races to 30*
WATSON late cuts 4 more
AU 0/63 [13]
WATSON 34*
he now nearly gets to his average as an opener of 37-4



Amazing what can be done if you bat at 1 and not 7
HE CAN NOW IMPROVE ON HIS 30 AVERAGE.

[whufc]

In the one day format i would play Watson ahead of Clarke.

In the last five innings Clarke has produced scores of 7, 18, 9, 33, 0

It's over this period that the Aussies have really struggled, his form leading up to that was brilliant but so was Ponting, Gilchrist and Hayden. When exposed to the new ball the last five scores are what Clarke is providing. It is a clear weekness in his game, the same goes for his test form as well.

Where on the other hand Watson has proved his capabilites against the new ball and would offer more resistance if early wickets fell. Given time Watson would also manage to score runs going into bat at 2/120 game in, game out.

[rod_rooster]

In the one day format i would play Watson ahead of Clarke.

In the last five innings Clarke has produced scores of 7, 18, 9, 33, 0

It's over this period that the Aussies have really struggled, his form leading up to that was brilliant but so was Ponting, Gilchrist and Hayden. When exposed to the new ball the last five scores are what Clarke is providing. It is a clear weekness in his game, the same goes for his test form as well.

Where on the other hand Watson has proved his capabilites against the new ball and would offer more resistance if early wickets fell. Given time Watson would also manage to score runs going into bat at 2/120 game in, game out.

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[kayef]

Id like to see that B grader pad up on hanson rd wednesday morning and play mals doozra

[mal]

WATSON pushes to leg takes the single
WATSON gloRious on drive to long on of PATEL 1
AU 0/68[13]
WATSON 36*
Hopefully FOXTEL are doing a video on this innings


WATSON cuts GILLESPIE exquisite delicate imposing stroke 1
WATSON square drives what a shotttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt 4 more, shot of the day
WATSON pushes a single and MAL/BAYMAN took the $11 top score
AU 0/75[14]
WATSON races to 42*

[mighty_tiger_79]

Id like to see that B grader pad up on hanson rd wednesday morning and play mals doozra

you are kidding arent ya, he wouldnt even get bat on ball.

WATSON IS A DUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

he is AUSTRALIA'S version of Tufnell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mighty_tiger_79]

MAL

every time the BOWLER hit the middle of WATSONS bat you say its the shot of the day!!!!!!!!!

you are in love with the guy!!!!!!!

im glad you arent going to watch tassie tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

god knows what you would do to hilfenhaus!!!!!! however you spell it

[mal]

STYRIS the NZ allrounder who averages 25 with the bat is now on to bowl
He averages 32 with the ball, the commentators impressed with his stats.
WATSON has a better record than STYRIS who bats 4

WATSON pushes to square leg for 1
WATSON smashes thru square leg 4 morrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre
WATSON late cuts for 1
AU 0/82[15]
WATSON 48*

[-]

without watson we are relying on clarke and hussey to bowl 10

or


5 frontline bowlers and a long tail

With Watson at 7 the tail is already long. At least with a specialist bowler there Watson wouldn't be bowling.

Whether u agree or not watson is in and in to stay.

He can bat.

[mal]

WATSON cuts supremely to the point fence for 1
WATSON edges for 1

THATS 50 OFF [46]



yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[mighty_tiger_79]

WATSON cuts supremely to the point fence for 1
WATSON edges for 1

THATS 50 OFF [46]



yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

well it must be a BATTING PARADISE nice and flat, no deviation off the pitch.............

[rod_rooster]

without watson we are relying on clarke and hussey to bowl 10

or


5 frontline bowlers and a long tail

With Watson at 7 the tail is already long. At least with a specialist bowler there Watson wouldn't be bowling.

Whether u agree or not watson is in and in to stay.

He can bat.

Against weak attacks and when there is little pressure ie. domestic cricket and dead rubbers yes he can bat. I do agree he is in to stay though. That fact just emphasises what a ridiculous game one day cricket really is.

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I was having the same thought myself about watson at 4. I think hodge is our best 4 though. Cos we have taken hayden we virtually have to play him unless haddin plays. Why cant we consider gilly at 7 and open watson and hayden.

[mal]

WATSON off drives to long off for 1
The Australian leading wicket-taker on this NZ tour is now CREAMING them with the bat.
WATSON clips to fine leg for 1
WATSON 52*
AU 0/89 [17]

33 OVERS TO GET 48 RUNS
can he do it

That ave 0f 37-4 as an opener is now esculating

[-]

200 in a sheild final is pressure.

technique is good.

i think he is going to play a role in test cricket sooner rather than later. Big pressure on symonds for that posy in the test side especially given it was already watsons.

[mighty_tiger_79]

WATSON off drives to long off for 1
The Australian leading wicket-taker on this NZ tour is now CREAMING them with the bat.
WATSON clips to fine leg for 1
WATSON 52*
AU 0/89 [17]

33 OVERS TO GET 48 RUNS
can he do it

That ave 0f 37-4 as an opener is now esculating

i think you have CREAMED yourself more then once since WATSON strode into bat this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i hope you are home on your home, it wouldnt be a pleasant site for your mrs..........

[mal]

WATSON pulls GILLESPIE for a single to deep square, lovely swivel, great footwork.
WATSON 53*
AU 0/93[18]

WATSON elegantly Greg Chappell like on drives to long on for 1
WATSON on drives uppishly a rare false stroke for 1
WATSON 55*
AU 0/ 96 [19]

[MW]

Watson could make 150 today and I still would not want him in Australias world cup side

[mal]

PATEL on to bowl.
WATSON a glorious cover drive to deep point for 1
WATSON 56*
AU 0/97 [20]

WATSON drives sedately to long off for 1
WATSON on drives to long on for 1..........................AU now 0/100
WATSON 58*
AU 0/101 [21]

42 to go Shane

[am Bays]

You should do the commentry for cricinfo Mal....