The last 3 ODIs series for Kiwis have been nothing short of disasters. A 4-0 pasting from Bangladesh, followed by 5-0 loss against India and then now a home series loss against Pakistan. But things can’t worse for Kiwis now.
They have an astute captain and a very good spinner in Vettori. A bunch of dibbly-dobbly allrounders should make sure they can get to Quarters easily. After that, it’s a question of whether Ryder, Baz and Taylor (their best 3) can explode in batting, in tandem. Their fielding will back every little bit of effort put in by their bowlers.
How good their bowlers bowl and how great their best 3 bat – will dictate if NZ can go further than quarters. Whatever the situation, there will be no lacking of effort from the Kiwis though……
Strategy
• Ryder to play positively at the top of the order
• McCullum should play at No3 – that will give him some breathing space esp while chasing
• R Taylor should look to anchor the innings and at the same time keep up with the run rate
Missing Out
• Ram Koundinya if he was a New Zealand Citizen…..j/k
• Seriously can’t say anyone worthy missed the boat – selectors have done their best with whatever little talent they have at their disposal
Strengths
• Ryder at the top packs a punch (if he keeps his head)
• Vettori is a smart operator in ODIs
• Lots of bits and pieces all-rounders
• Fielding is top class
Weaknesses
• Oram is not in any form – bowling or batting
• Absence of (so called) stars
• Not able to convert starts into big scores on a consistent basis
Dark Horse / X-Factor
• J Ryder
• R Taylor
My Take
• Quarterfinals
My Playing 11
• M Guptill, J Ryder, B McCullum(wk), R Taylor, S Styris, J Franklin, J Oram, D Vettori, N McCullum, K Mills, T Southee
Drinks
• K Williamson, Woodcock, Jamie How, H Bennett
PS: As always, any comments/feedback will be highly appreciated.
They have an astute captain and a very good spinner in Vettori. A bunch of dibbly-dobbly allrounders should make sure they can get to Quarters easily. After that, it’s a question of whether Ryder, Baz and Taylor (their best 3) can explode in batting, in tandem. Their fielding will back every little bit of effort put in by their bowlers.
How good their bowlers bowl and how great their best 3 bat – will dictate if NZ can go further than quarters. Whatever the situation, there will be no lacking of effort from the Kiwis though……
Strategy
• Ryder to play positively at the top of the order
• McCullum should play at No3 – that will give him some breathing space esp while chasing
• R Taylor should look to anchor the innings and at the same time keep up with the run rate
Missing Out
• Ram Koundinya if he was a New Zealand Citizen…..j/k
• Seriously can’t say anyone worthy missed the boat – selectors have done their best with whatever little talent they have at their disposal
Strengths
• Ryder at the top packs a punch (if he keeps his head)
• Vettori is a smart operator in ODIs
• Lots of bits and pieces all-rounders
• Fielding is top class
Weaknesses
• Oram is not in any form – bowling or batting
• Absence of (so called) stars
• Not able to convert starts into big scores on a consistent basis
Dark Horse / X-Factor
• J Ryder
• R Taylor
My Take
• Quarterfinals
My Playing 11
• M Guptill, J Ryder, B McCullum(wk), R Taylor, S Styris, J Franklin, J Oram, D Vettori, N McCullum, K Mills, T Southee
Drinks
• K Williamson, Woodcock, Jamie How, H Bennett
PS: As always, any comments/feedback will be highly appreciated.
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