NT Team Thread

[darkmatter]

USA Pakistan
Batting - Top Order: 13,230 15,211
Batting - Middle Order: 10,702 10,137
Batting - Tail: 7,552 3,707
Bowling - Seam: 12,860 (4) 14,564 (8)
Bowling - Spin: 13,924 (6) 14,127 (2)
Fielding/Keeping: 15,017 13,485
Overall: 230,928 225,346

Pakistan won by 39 runs

I'm happy with the squad, and the result wasn't bad considering our top 4 batsmen failed so badly.

Also I'm sure Rogue'll appreciate the fielding

[darkmatter]

5 misfields (4 and 1), one dropped catch -
5 catches, 14 great fieldings (1 run total)

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14 misfields (4,4,1,3,2), one dropped catch -
5 catches, 8 great fieldings (0 runs total)

I dunno if the benefit from fielding is going to be worth it, but I'll try it out for a few more friendlies to come to a decision.

as much as they suck, their performances was not shabby though!

Not a bad game though BG, I thought we kept it quite competitive even after being 80/6 or whatever we were.

[Philly]

I'm not too concerned about the great/miss fielding, but games hinge on the catch/stump/run out checks.

[darkmatter]

I agree Philly, however we got the same dismissal/drop ratio with quite a bit extra in fielding ratings and an average fielding rating of over accomplished, so I reckon it might not be as useful as it seems.

However I will test it out in the next couple of friendlies.

Lewis will bat lower down the order for me, he seems suited for a 5/6 place with his overall stats and experience to allow him to adapt to different situations.

[darkmatter]

Lewis has maxed experience. He'll make the world cup but it did seem a bit fruitless to include him in the T20 squad.

The actual SOD tour will be close to the squad we'll take to the WC, and I'll be directing full control over that squad, asking both assistants for help, but the reality is if this was my full term, the T20 tour is generally considered the one to experiment and bring in younger players.