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Originally Posted by Zunaid
When you have a small target to defend - that is what happens. The batsmen get emboldened and even your best bowler is in for some stick. All of the above numbers are really irrelevant. What is relevant is the fact that at the end of over 30 we were 129/2. With the loss of only two wickets, it is par for the course to double your 30 over score at least. The BD score should have been in excess of 250. At the end of over 40, we were 169/2. In the next 10 overs our run rate was only 4.8.
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New Zealand Under-19s 198 (50 ov); Afghanistan Under-19s 190/9 (50 ov)
New Zealand bowlers bowled really well to defend a target of 198. I agree with what you say, we were in good position to score 240+ easily. but at times, you need to know whether your bowlers are capable of winning a match for the team by bowling well given a small target.
we play Pakistan or West Indies for 6th place play off, I hope we do well and both batting and bowling units should show character.