03-11-2021, 12:56
(This post was last modified: 03-11-2021, 13:49 by ritchiebaby.)
At the halfway point in their match against New Zealand, Scotland have restricted their opponents to 70 for 3. It looks like Guptill will be the deciding factor in this match and must be the one player the Scots need to get rid of quickly. Otherwise there will be a big-hitting finish from New Zealand to put the result way out of Scotland's reach.
The first part of my prediction (unsurprising and requiring little cricket knowledge) came true in big style, despite some intermittent fine performances from individual bowlers. Wheal did get rid of both Phillips and Guptill in 2 consecutive deliveries, but far too late to give Scotland a realistic chance of an achievable run rate. Guptill scored 93 including 7 sixes in only 56 balls. A long (maybe short) hot day ahead at the crease for the Scots, chasing a target of 173.
The first part of my prediction (unsurprising and requiring little cricket knowledge) came true in big style, despite some intermittent fine performances from individual bowlers. Wheal did get rid of both Phillips and Guptill in 2 consecutive deliveries, but far too late to give Scotland a realistic chance of an achievable run rate. Guptill scored 93 including 7 sixes in only 56 balls. A long (maybe short) hot day ahead at the crease for the Scots, chasing a target of 173.
Cabbage is still good for you