Netherlands ODI Series - Discussion

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CalZim wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:18 am
mnelson68 wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:15 am
Campbell 4/35 off 10 overs , great spell of bowling.
The stats look great but honestly it wasn't as good as it looks on paper, I watched all of it and wasn't impressed.

The last couple of overs were really good, ideal bowling to tail enders.
Really, I watched it as well and he bowled a great line and length without any luck but got rewarded in the end. Not sure what you were watching . The guy has passion and is ready to step up . The spinners did well after it looked like they would be chasing 250 plus.

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I worry he would get absolutely mullered by a proper batting lineup. I think he's probably a better batter than bowler, bowling-wise he's a relatively average spinner. Ideally would be a part-timer.

Anyway we've done very well to bowl them out cheaply. Our batting looks extremely light though.

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:29 am
I worry he would get absolutely mullered by a proper batting lineup. I think he's probably a better batter than bowler, bowling-wise he's a relatively average spinner. Ideally would be a part-timer.

Anyway we've done very well to bowl them out cheaply. Our batting looks extremely light though.
Thats my point exactly, very slow for a spinner and doesn't turn it much. He should focus on his batting and be a handy relief bowler when required.

The dutch have a strong bowling attack so its going be an interesting chase, big chance for Bennett.

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secretzimbo wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:29 am
I worry he would get absolutely mullered by a proper batting lineup. I think he's probably a better batter than bowler, bowling-wise he's a relatively average spinner. Ideally would be a part-timer.

Anyway we've done very well to bowl them out cheaply. Our batting looks extremely light though.
A part timer in the main team sure , but in the A side no as he has just shown. The seamers bowl pies and too many wides so to me they are the average bowlers

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mnelson68 wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:34 am
secretzimbo wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:29 am
I worry he would get absolutely mullered by a proper batting lineup. I think he's probably a better batter than bowler, bowling-wise he's a relatively average spinner. Ideally would be a part-timer.

Anyway we've done very well to bowl them out cheaply. Our batting looks extremely light though.
A part timer in the main team sure , but in the A side no as he has just shown. The seamers bowl pies and too many wides so to me they are the average bowlers
So you think he should be bowling ahead of Nyauchi and Chivanga??

Masuku had a bad day so fair enough he didn't get anymore overs, Jongwe bowled really well and Mumba didn't bowl too bad either.

I thought it was bizarre Campbell was brought on in the first place.

Although the strangest call was to bowl Mpofu at the end, basically giving the dutch the chance to go over 200 :lol:

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CalZim wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:49 am
mnelson68 wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:34 am
secretzimbo wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:29 am
I worry he would get absolutely mullered by a proper batting lineup. I think he's probably a better batter than bowler, bowling-wise he's a relatively average spinner. Ideally would be a part-timer.

Anyway we've done very well to bowl them out cheaply. Our batting looks extremely light though.
A part timer in the main team sure , but in the A side no as he has just shown. The seamers bowl pies and too many wides so to me they are the average bowlers
So you think he should be bowling ahead of Nyauchi and Chivanga??

Masuku had a bad day so fair enough he didn't get anymore overs, Jongwe bowled really well and Mumba didn't bowl too bad either.

I thought it was bizarre Campbell was brought on in the first place.

Although the strangest call was to bowl Mpofu at the end, basically giving the dutch the chance to go over 200 :lol:
Why isn't he deserving of getting a bowl ? The captaincy was spot on in the end. Campbell is someone to get excited about , he will be a decent allround option in the near future.

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bennet into the magical zimbabwe 30s :D

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Bennett looks head and shoulders above anyone else who has batted for us so far today

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secretzimbo wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:06 pm
Bennett looks head and shoulders above anyone else who has batted for us so far today
He sure has , i hope he goes on with it. Showing he is definately at the level .

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Two Big sixes off the county pro ackerman. Go on young man :D

Mayavo looks ok too. Much better than Tsiga. loved his reverse sweep off the leggy

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