by Grahaml » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:54 am
Between engagements briefly, but my thoughts on the day's play.
West 55/45 against sandy. Very close but 3 down with Bill, Bomber and a grade 4 player gone. Next wicket VITAL but not much after. Bill bowled well (McCafferty first ball of Bill's first over was a nice bonus since it was a half volley!) but not much pressure once he was done and West "escaped" from 4/35 to 6/120 before some late wickets saw the score at 159. Ratcliffe survived, albeit off the edge from Davies several times. Bill with a brain melt helped. One of those shots that looked like he regretted before he even hit it.
Wells in trouble. Virginia 90/10. 250 in any final is massive. Let alone with a pretty good bowling line up. They might lack depth but they'd have to have their guns not do anything, and we all know that bowling you get a second chance. And a third, fourth....... Wells have the ability, no doubt, but a few haven't had much cricket this season and 250 means a couple of guys having really good days, or many having decent days with a bloke changing the innings. Virginia a mile in front at the half way point IMHO.