NS 5/295
COWAN 119[120] wonderful innings
KATICH 83[97] nice to make runs
JAQUES 10[23]
THORNLEY 21[21]
CHRISTIAN 1 [3] came in 2 overs to go
KREJZA 2*[4]
HADDIN 47*[32] sensational AGAIN
NSW were 1/222 of [39] so a great fightback by the Vics.
Cowan continues to blossom, the investment now paying off
Katich good early but is not a big hitter and didnt finish off that well, but did his job
I think NSW erred in not batting Christian with 10 overs to go, the methodical Thornley
scored 21[21] batted when the dynamical Christain could have blasted the Vics.
Christain 228 runs at a s/rate of 80 was wasted today
Brett Haddin returned back to Canberra where he played for Canberra, he scored 133
there v Vics a decade ago.
47*[32] another belligerant innings to one of the sweetest timers of the ball in World cricket.
Haddin MUST go to the West Indies as a batsman + take over Martyns vacated spot.
Haddin before today has 285 runs at a strike rate of 105-50[today improved it !!!]
Haddin showed some arrogance today batting without a helmet.
The Vics looked lethargic at times , probably because they played a o/d game v QLD
on the friday night 2 days ago.
Hurricane Harwood was the pick of the attack 1/29[10]
Harwood is very under-rated.
Mckay continues his impressive apprenticeship 2/50[10] + a great last over taking 2 for 3.
Its good being captain as you dont have to bowl yourself, White a spineless 0/30[4]
Mcdonald a red headed David Wildy lookalike 1/52[8] disappointed.
Can the Vics make the 296
Maybe not, but NSW have a friendly attack.
The keys will be the guys who can score quicky Moss/Hussey/Blizzard
Blizzard has some explosion about him + lets watch the dynamo in action today.
NSW have the champion o/d bowler Nathan Bracken, who needs to bowl well to cover
the friendliness of the rest of the attack.
MALS PREDICTION
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Vics all out over 47 for 269