Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Well, we don't have a thread yet, and it's started, so I'll make one.
Pool B
Zimbabwe 8/158 def Hong Kong 6/144
Afghanistan 5/170 def Scotland 5/156
Zimbabwe were too casual. Regular wickets fell early despite a quality start, and 3 wickets fell within 7 balls when 180ish was on the cards. Hong Kong did play reasonably well, but Zimbabwe should still be joining Group 1 in the Super 10.
Afghanistan were more clinical. Bar one or two miscommunicaes, batting was excellent, every player scored at 100 or above, and they took the 4th bowler and 2 all rounders for 86 off their 8 overs. Stock Scotland. Bowlers were threatening but too expensive, very good opening partnership (84 off 8.3 for no loss) then lost the openers and the number 3 within a 9 ball spell, then couldn't wrestle momentum back. Recording failed after 7 overs, so I haven't watched the collapse, don't think I can handle that.
Bangladesh play Netherlands and Ireland play Oman tonight, wins should come for the "home" sides in both instances.
Pool B
Zimbabwe 8/158 def Hong Kong 6/144
Afghanistan 5/170 def Scotland 5/156
Zimbabwe were too casual. Regular wickets fell early despite a quality start, and 3 wickets fell within 7 balls when 180ish was on the cards. Hong Kong did play reasonably well, but Zimbabwe should still be joining Group 1 in the Super 10.
Afghanistan were more clinical. Bar one or two miscommunicaes, batting was excellent, every player scored at 100 or above, and they took the 4th bowler and 2 all rounders for 86 off their 8 overs. Stock Scotland. Bowlers were threatening but too expensive, very good opening partnership (84 off 8.3 for no loss) then lost the openers and the number 3 within a 9 ball spell, then couldn't wrestle momentum back. Recording failed after 7 overs, so I haven't watched the collapse, don't think I can handle that.
Bangladesh play Netherlands and Ireland play Oman tonight, wins should come for the "home" sides in both instances.