2023–24 NZ women's summer

[ataraxia]

****ing good catch that

 

[RMBolton]

It should've never been that close (for either side).

That now means the WFs need 3/9 vs England, India & Australia to be somewhat safe. Not getting swept for a 4th consecutive Rose Bowl would be great.

 

[tony p]

Kerr's had a fantastic game overall, but she's had a shocker of a super over - conceding 11 and then getting out first ball.

I hope her back is good, as I fear she will be carrying this side for about 10 years once Devine & Bates retire.

 

[_Ed_]

I don't know much about PJ Watkins (English import, I think?), but she bowled superbly for 4-28 on Super Smash debut for Otago today. Might be one to watch.

Plimmer's holding things together for Wellington with 39*.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

They said on comms that Watkins aspires to play for NZ. Not sure how true that is. Great to have this on whilst I’m unbricking the old fire place in the living room.

 

[_Ed_]

Lance Dry!

 

[RMBolton]

They said on comms that Watkins aspires to play for NZ. Not sure how true that is. Great to have this on whilst I’m unbricking the old fire place in the living room.

She's going through the qualifying process.

4-fer on your first day in T20 is always good.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Just saw the tail-end of today's game, but I liked the little induckers from Carol Agafili. I see she also scored 22 off 12 when batting so hopefully something to work with there.

 

[_Ed_]

Yeah, I was quite impressed with her too. Another one to keep an eye on.

Interesting little game in the end - felt a bit closer than the final score might suggest, and they may have struggled to get there without Rowe's cool-headed 30-odd.

 

[ataraxia]

Just saw the tail-end of today's game, but I liked the little induckers from Carol Agafili. I see she also scored 22 off 12 when batting so hopefully something to work with there.

She looked a very powerful batter (which is really really useful in the women's game).

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Cool. We definitely need to create some depth as it still looks to me that there's a lot of filler in the Super Smash. I see Agafili has a background in Kilikiti. I used to see a lot of Kilikiti played around Lower Hutt - hardly see any now, which is a shame. It's a demographic that cricket in New Zealand has failed to accommodate somehow. Similarly, there used to be a Tokelau Lower Hutt Cricket Club, but it appears to be defunct now.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Cool. We definitely need to create some depth as it still looks to me that there's a lot of filler in the Super Smash. I see Agafili has a background in Kilikiti. I used to see a lot of Kilikiti played around Lower Hutt - hardly see any now, which is a shame. It's a demographic that cricket in New Zealand has failed to accommodate somehow. Similarly, there used to be a Tokelau Lower Hutt Cricket Club, but it appears to be defunct now.

I got my highest ever score against Tokelau back in the day, I liked to think of it as an international match.

 

[_Ed_]

Watkins continued her promising start to her career with 2-8 today.

 

[_Ed_]

Marama Downes looks like another pretty decent prospect with the ball. Touch wood, it seems like we've got some reasonable talent on the way through to the White Ferns.

Nice to see today's Super Smash games are down in Palmy. Seems like there's a reasonable crowd.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Marama Downes looks like another pretty decent prospect with the ball. Touch wood, it seems like we've got some reasonable talent on the way through to the White Ferns.

Nice to see today's Super Smash games are down in Palmy. Seems like there's a reasonable crowd.

Yeah Downes looked good the other day too.

I went to Palmy when the Firebirds played there last year. Not the largest embankment area for watching, but a nice little stand and a fun watch in what is really a community park. Worst hayfever I've ever experienced though!

 

[_Ed_]

Katey Martin had a pretty outstanding commentator's curse today. "Amelia Kerr has a ton in her sights." The very next ball, she was out stumped for 88.

Martin also praised the miserly bowling of Kasperek just before Bates hit her for two fours in an over, so it was a bit of a rough day.

 

[_Ed_]

After yesterday's three washouts, it's nice to have a game starting now, albeit only 15 overs a side.

And wow, that's a great ball from Fatima Sana to get a wicket in the first over.

EDIT: ...and now it's raining again.

 

[RMBolton]

It's probably a round or two too early, but I'm struggling to see where the teams stand.

• The Blaze, well, they're the Blaze, so you expect them to take one of the finals spots.
• The Hearts have had 2 washouts, so we haven't seen them with their WFs. I have a feeling they could be a dark horse, but we just haven't seen enough of them to be sure.
• The Magicians, they're defending champs, but they've now lost 2 on the trot.
• The Hinds, they've got 3 wins, but 2 of them are against the Brave. A bit early for a Hinds Hype Train
• The Sparks, they're good enough to fight for a finals spot, their bowling is decent, but the batting excluding Bates is a bit inconsistent
• The Brave, well, Chamari's on her way. There's something to work with, but getting it to click, that's the issue

If the eventual finalists don't pull away in the next few rounds, it might be a melee for at least 3rd place.

 

[RMBolton]

Just checked on Instagram. Looks like the Magicians have signed up Molineux, who can come in as soon as the 3rd.

 

[_Ed_]

Impressive start again by Downes.