Mister Wright
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Disagree. I think Hopes is better than Watson at the late order hitting role. Watson is definitely the better batsman, but definitely a top order OD batsman, whereas Hopes is more versatile and can score quicker earlier.Damn, shame Clarke was run out at the end - he deserved a NO for that innings.
Hopes actually played a nice little Watto style cameo there at the end.
307 is a good score, but on that outfield, with India's batting not enough to be too confident.
I daresay, even with Hopes in the attack, and Gilly captaining, that this total will be safe.