Whilst we did not win today, it was good to see that we made sure that Cornwall Park had to fight really hard for their victory. I think on the balance of it, and much as it grieves me to say it, they probably deserved their day in the sunshine. We set them a good (although not great) target which would mean that they had to work to beat us. Ried Hastie (40 Not Out) and Sam Hinds started us off well. Donald Coleman (19) batting at No. 5 started the engine and Cole Briggs (24) and Max Lewis (11) had a good partnership at the end that allowed us to set them 143 to win off 35 overs.
We had a strong game plan; which had been to apply pressure and restrict their runs. However, they did very well at the start and this is probably where they beat us; they attacked our bowlers early and we gave them too much space. We tended to field too deep and it was just too easy for them to score runs. A couple of tough chances went down and a couple of opportunities missed but, to be fair, they really took to us in the first 7 overs. Angus Nicoll was unlucky with a peach of a first ball and Steven Newey and eru Hudson both bowled very well with no reward. Jack Stevenson gave it more air than Michael Jordan and had their batsman in real problems. Max Lewis, Bronson Marshall all battled the wind and bowled tightly. Chris Woodard (1/15) bowled well and took the ball for the last over - which is always a good sign.
We worked hard and came back in to the game. We took a couple of wickets and closed them down for a while by bringing the field in and being more aggressive but, a couple of errors and maidens turned in to frogs as we let them off the hook with some fielding errors; each time we looked like taking control, they had a strong over and took it away from us. At the end they won the game in the last over but, by that time it was their game to lose.
In summary, we stepped up as a side (compared to Manukau); our batting was better and more urgent and our fielding/bowling was good. We need to be more aggressive with the bat, earlier in our innings (dotballs in to 1's, 1's in to 2's ... etc) - we moved on well and looked after our wickets but, must work at finding ways to score. Similarly, in the field, we should be taking charge of games and not letting the other team dictate to us. We are as a good as anyone that we will play and we certainly have the team spirit and in Reid Hastie we have a really good thinking captain.
We had a strong game plan; which had been to apply pressure and restrict their runs. However, they did very well at the start and this is probably where they beat us; they attacked our bowlers early and we gave them too much space. We tended to field too deep and it was just too easy for them to score runs. A couple of tough chances went down and a couple of opportunities missed but, to be fair, they really took to us in the first 7 overs. Angus Nicoll was unlucky with a peach of a first ball and Steven Newey and eru Hudson both bowled very well with no reward. Jack Stevenson gave it more air than Michael Jordan and had their batsman in real problems. Max Lewis, Bronson Marshall all battled the wind and bowled tightly. Chris Woodard (1/15) bowled well and took the ball for the last over - which is always a good sign.
We worked hard and came back in to the game. We took a couple of wickets and closed them down for a while by bringing the field in and being more aggressive but, a couple of errors and maidens turned in to frogs as we let them off the hook with some fielding errors; each time we looked like taking control, they had a strong over and took it away from us. At the end they won the game in the last over but, by that time it was their game to lose.
In summary, we stepped up as a side (compared to Manukau); our batting was better and more urgent and our fielding/bowling was good. We need to be more aggressive with the bat, earlier in our innings (dotballs in to 1's, 1's in to 2's ... etc) - we moved on well and looked after our wickets but, must work at finding ways to score. Similarly, in the field, we should be taking charge of games and not letting the other team dictate to us. We are as a good as anyone that we will play and we certainly have the team spirit and in Reid Hastie we have a really good thinking captain.
NHY6 142/7 from 35 Overs (Reid Hastie 40 Not Out, Cole Briggs 24, Donald Coleman 19)
Cornwall Park 143/2 from 34.3 Overs (Chris Woodard 1/15, Reid Hastie 1/9)
Cornwall Park won by 8 wickets
Have a great break; you all looked like you need a break! See you all refreshed and ready to go for Wanganui! Merry Xmas!
Cornwall Park 143/2 from 34.3 Overs (Chris Woodard 1/15, Reid Hastie 1/9)
Cornwall Park won by 8 wickets
Have a great break; you all looked like you need a break! See you all refreshed and ready to go for Wanganui! Merry Xmas!
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