[Match Thread] New Zealand v Zimbabwe (1st T20I)

[Jemisi]

Meth just too slow for all of his different ball skills. At least in this T20 context.

[zimbos_05]

The fielding's again atrocious, but there's some credit due to Guptill who's really in the form of his life.

no doubt Guptill has been good, but when you facing mediocre bowling, then anyone can be good.

[foreignfield]

The fielding's again atrocious, but there's some credit due to Guptill who's really in the form of his life.

no doubt Guptill has been good, but when you facing mediocre bowling, then anyone can be good.

He's been hitting sixes for fun in NZ's T20 comp as well.

[zimbos_05]

Meth just too slow for all of his different ball skills. At least in this T20 context.

i tend to agree. For someone who can swing it soo much he needs more pace.

I think he needs to build up his arms if he wants to generate the pace, but also, he should work on his line and length for now. getting it in the right area will be good enough for him right now. If he can hit the right spots then the swing will do the rest and pace wont be a major issue.

Just look at Mcgrath.

[Jemisi]

McGrath wan't fast, but he was always 130-135. Meth is 12-15 ks slower.

[Jemisi]

Well 7 wickets and three overs to spare. Sadly still a solid defeat.

[Jemisi]

Some enjoyment in the match though

[sloandog]

What were the boys speeds in this game ? Didn't get up in time to watch it. damn!

[Jemisi]

Jarvis is managing consistent 135 with effort balls in the low 140s.

Most of the others are just getting to 130ish, Meth almost every delivery was 121.

[sloandog]

Jarvis is managing consistent 135 with effort balls in the low 140s.

Most of the others are just getting to 130ish, Meth almost every delivery was 121.

Thanks man. Sounds like meth needs to put on an extra yard or two.