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Friday, 20 March 2015
A Kiwi Cricket Fan’s Suggestions to The Team
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has been an exciting tournament so far. As a New Zealander and Kiwi fan, I am very happy with the boys’ performance so far. We are currently unbeaten at the group stage with six matches and six wins. This gives us a total of 12 points so far, with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 2.564. Since January 2014, the Kiwis have won eight one-day internationals, and 21 out of 31 matches. The deciding factor will be the last quarter final match against West Indies in Wellington on Saturday. This isn’t just any other match, and we have time to our advantage.
Factors that the Kiwis Need to Keep in Mind
Considering that we have time till Saturday, here are some aspects that our boys may have to keep in mind:
• Get Milne Back: This is where time is helpful. Adam Milne recently injured his shoulder, and was kept out of the Bangladesh match in the process. He should have a decent amount of time to recover and be ready for Saturday’s match.
• Keep the Pace: The change in regulations of the number of fielders allowed outside the ring has caused issues for bowlers in general. But despite this, our boys have managed to keep the pace in all matches. This is due to the fact that we have not had any problems with seam and swing so far. Our home pitches have helped us in providing a certain amount of speed, seam, and swing. Australia’s pitches provide a great amount of bounce and swing. We need to take advantage of these facts, and use them to move forward in the competition.
• Maintain the Individual-Team Balance: Many people have admired the fact that our team has individuals who have shone. Brendon McCullum is the most appropriate example, as his batting has helped win most games. Corey Anderson has boosted the bowling side with his wicket taking spree. Martin Guptill shone with his ton against Bangladesh. At the same time, we have maintained a strong team core, and have worked very well as a unit. This wonderful balance can be used as a strong tool to continue winning matches.
• Keep the Aggression: Kane Williamson recently said that the combination of calm and aggression has helped the team to play well. This has been the key to our success in this World Cup. We are playing great cricket so far. Let’s keep it that way, and maintain a calm mind and an aggressive approach.
I honestly believe that the World Cup will not be far from our grasp, if we keep such points in mind when we play the quarter final game on Saturday. Hopefully, this year will be the one where we bring the Cup home.
Factors that the Kiwis Need to Keep in Mind
Considering that we have time till Saturday, here are some aspects that our boys may have to keep in mind:
• Get Milne Back: This is where time is helpful. Adam Milne recently injured his shoulder, and was kept out of the Bangladesh match in the process. He should have a decent amount of time to recover and be ready for Saturday’s match.
• Keep the Pace: The change in regulations of the number of fielders allowed outside the ring has caused issues for bowlers in general. But despite this, our boys have managed to keep the pace in all matches. This is due to the fact that we have not had any problems with seam and swing so far. Our home pitches have helped us in providing a certain amount of speed, seam, and swing. Australia’s pitches provide a great amount of bounce and swing. We need to take advantage of these facts, and use them to move forward in the competition.
• Maintain the Individual-Team Balance: Many people have admired the fact that our team has individuals who have shone. Brendon McCullum is the most appropriate example, as his batting has helped win most games. Corey Anderson has boosted the bowling side with his wicket taking spree. Martin Guptill shone with his ton against Bangladesh. At the same time, we have maintained a strong team core, and have worked very well as a unit. This wonderful balance can be used as a strong tool to continue winning matches.
• Keep the Aggression: Kane Williamson recently said that the combination of calm and aggression has helped the team to play well. This has been the key to our success in this World Cup. We are playing great cricket so far. Let’s keep it that way, and maintain a calm mind and an aggressive approach.
I honestly believe that the World Cup will not be far from our grasp, if we keep such points in mind when we play the quarter final game on Saturday. Hopefully, this year will be the one where we bring the Cup home.
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