2024–25 NZ domestic season

[RMBolton]

“This chase is still regulation by T20 standards” says Sumo.
You cannot base your assumptions on how the mens teams play Sumo. You’d think he would have learnt this by now, or is he trying to fool the viewers(?)

Take Sumo's commentary with a kilo of salt, especially when the Sparks are on.

The other thing is the lack of depth, players don't seem to get dropped. Look at someone like Tamsin Newton whose career seems to have nose dived, this year she scored 41 runs from 8 completed innings (batting I think in the top 5 each week). I assume there aren't other batters in the CD region knocking down to the door to get picked. I know they're the weakest team, so maybe not the best example, but I think the point stands. The depth isn't there so poor or downright terrible form isn't enough to see you dropped from the squad.

For now, I accept it for what it is. At least it makes it obvious who the quality players are. If it's still like this in 5 years, then there'll be real problems.