Post by devonexile on Jun 1, 2023 20:49:53 GMT
Very disappointing, given that was a target that was more than achievable. The required run rate never got out of control, but you can't have the heart of your batting ripped out and still expect to make a successful run chase.
Not sure moving Bopara up to opener was the best move, he may have been a better option in steadying the ship in the middle order after the early loss of wickets. Shadab Khan, I thought was unlucky, but not great shots from Alsop and Burgess. Nice to see Clark get a few runs as I think he has been a little unfortunate in some of his innings thus far this season.
At least due to our last pair we got closer than at one point looked likely. Carter's cameo will no doubt give Farbrace food for thought ahead of team selection for the next match.
I listed on the Surrey thread after the last match those T20 players who have left the club over the past few seasons and how much quality, experience and ability we have lost. Consequently, there are going to be highs and lows and ups and downs with this young inexperienced group, whilst we regroup and rebuild.
Realistically, any improvement on last year's feable T20 campaign will be progress. I am not convinced we are good enough to progress to the quarter final stages in this competition. The focus should in my humble view therefore be on the other competitions, particularly the Championship where promotion is a real possibility given our positive start.
Not sure moving Bopara up to opener was the best move, he may have been a better option in steadying the ship in the middle order after the early loss of wickets. Shadab Khan, I thought was unlucky, but not great shots from Alsop and Burgess. Nice to see Clark get a few runs as I think he has been a little unfortunate in some of his innings thus far this season.
At least due to our last pair we got closer than at one point looked likely. Carter's cameo will no doubt give Farbrace food for thought ahead of team selection for the next match.
I listed on the Surrey thread after the last match those T20 players who have left the club over the past few seasons and how much quality, experience and ability we have lost. Consequently, there are going to be highs and lows and ups and downs with this young inexperienced group, whilst we regroup and rebuild.
Realistically, any improvement on last year's feable T20 campaign will be progress. I am not convinced we are good enough to progress to the quarter final stages in this competition. The focus should in my humble view therefore be on the other competitions, particularly the Championship where promotion is a real possibility given our positive start.
