2014 Sheffield Shield Final: NSW V WA, Manuka Oval

[umina panther]

I think Smarsh can make at least 3 ducks in the final

 

[caylo]

Cummins could be a risk, but also could be a match winner

big gamble

absolutly it would be a massive gamble, obviously Copeland would be the safe choice but I think without Bollinger we will need a Sandhu or Cummins to bring some extra fire power as Hazlewood is not an intimidating bowler like the rug.

 

[Twizzle]

If you look at the issue of bowling as a team, you got Haze who is a McGrath type line and length bowler, Copeland who couldn't intimidate an U/14 opening batsman, then who ?

Haven't seen alot of Abbott.

Looking at Abbott's figures for this year, it may be an option to keep him and put Cummins in for Copeland.

 

[herbert henry1908]

The squads been announced
Steve Smith (Captain)

Sean Abbott

Ryan Carters

Trent Copeland

Josh Hazlewood

Moises Henriques

Nathan Lyon

Nic Maddinson

Peter Nevill

Steve O’Keefe

Kurtis Patterson

Ben Rohrer

Gurinder Sandhu


No Cummins but Sandhu is there.

Also Henriques is back which I was surprised about. Thought he wasbinbthe t20 WC side.

That strengthens the bowling for sure.




Interesting to see if they play the two all rounders ( henriques & Abbott) or Abbott misses out.
http://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news-l...-chase-46th-shield-title-against-the-warriors

 

[Twizzle]

you'd have to add SOK to the all rounders group

that team should be good enough

toss will be important if there is a ton of juice in the pitch like last week

 

[mozza91]

Is the final being televised this year?

 

[herbert henry1908]

Is the final being televised this year?

No.

Blame cricket Australia & channel nine.

 

[steggz]

Streamed live on cricket aus website and ABC is doing radio coverage

 

[caylo]

I would suggest the team will line up similar to this, Abbott would feel himself unlucky to be left out but I think they will go with 6 batsmen considering Henriques is a good bowler.

Ryan Carters
Nic Maddinson
Steve Smith
Moises Henriques
Ben Rohrer
Kurtis Patterson
Peter Nevill
Steve O’Keefe
Trent Copeland
Nathan Lyon
Josh Hazlewood

12th men: Sandhu, Abbott

 

[lockyno1]

Henriques at 5 or 6, but agreed. I would play Sandu ahead of Copeland though, although Copeland does help with the batting. remember NSW don't have to WIN the match, they need to not lose the match.

 

[steggz]

It will be interesting to see what the pitch will be playing like.

 

[lockyno1]

Pitch isn't offering much, NSW batting 0/16

 

[herbert henry1908]

Great toss to win given our slightly depleted seam bowling attack & our obvious strength in the spinning department.

0/38

 

[jargan83]

1/68

Carters 26*
Smiffy 17*

 

[jargan83]

50 up for Carters

 

[herbert henry1908]

1/145 now. Going along nicely.

 

[Mr Angry]

Cricinfo has Copeland before Henquires, surley and over sight.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Cricinfo has Copeland before Henquires, surley and over sight.

Says the same on Cricket Australia.

Doesn't seem right.

Henriques usually bats above nevill as well.

 

[jargan83]

Bit of a wobble and NSW 3/178

 

[AusKnightRKO]

3 for 176