1st Semi Final - New Zealand v South Africa (24th March)

[jonbrooks]

Not too bad a start from Henry. A bit slower than his usual early 140s but there is some shape there.

 

[cnerd123]

I've missed seeing Matt Henry's action on my TV screen.

Nice action but didn't see anything special in that one over.

 

[GGG]

Good first up for Henry.

 

[Zinzan]

Goodish over from Henry first up without looking dangerous. Anyone catch the speeds?

 

[Dan]

Yup, not the time to be trying to hit the pitch hard just short of a length while she's still swinging.

Better in the second half of the over, swinging them back in towards middle-and-off.

 

[Howsie]

Goodish over from Henry first up without looking dangerous. Anyone catch the speeds?

140

 

[Son Of Coco]

****'s I could cry at any minute face is so brutal. Grow a beard ffs

Yeah, the **** has mastered the 'I don't know what the **** is going on' face, he wore it for most of that innings.

 

[jonbrooks]

Nice action but didn't see anything special in that one over.

He's not a super special type bowler but I believe he's more effective than Milne.

 

[cnerd123]

Goodish over from Henry first up without looking dangerous. Anyone catch the speeds?

130s-140.

Shortish, had a bit of shape on a few balls to Rossouw but don't get the hype yet.

Hopefully his next overs are better.

 

[jonbrooks]

Henry did crank it up to 141 which is around about what he normally bowls.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Goodish over from Henry first up without looking dangerous. Anyone catch the speeds?

mid 130s in general, nothing too fast yet.

 

[hendrix]

Henry should pitch it up but not a bad over.

 

[jonbrooks]

130s-140.

Shortish, had a bit of shape on a few balls to Rossouw but don't get the hype yet.

Hopefully his next overs are better.

I am not sure what this hype is you're talking about. Just remember Henry was compared to Milne and there was nothing really special about Milne.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

yeah faf

 

[smash84]

do plessis and this new guy need to stick around till at least the 30th over

 

[viriya]

Faf (and to a lesser extent AB) is the only batsman I can see batting through for SA. Crucial wicket.

 

[smash84]

du plessis or don't plessis?

 

[cnerd123]

He's not a super special type bowler but I believe he's more effective than Milne.

Debateable. Milne's speed brought nice variety to the side.

 

[viriya]

Trent Boult has my vote as the best bowler vs left-handed batsmen in the world.

 

[Jono]

SA really can't afford to lose another wicket for another 10 overs+.. AB coming in early is a recipe for an innings that doesn't last.

Why? Having the best bat in the world in next seems better than not having the best bat in the world in next...