*Official* NZ Domestic Season

[Ming]

It was his debut innings, shame he didn't get a 100 and was cleaned up by Cumming's mediums.

 

[Tim]

Some positive signs from a few of those N.D debutants.

Good to see Jesse Ryder score a half-century today against Auckland too.

 

[Ming]

Michael Parlane also closing in on his maiden 200...

Brad Scott is also doing well, has a bright future. Showed that he ain't a one season wonder, by backing up from last season's brilliant debut.

 

[Tim]

Yeah, but he's not an overally quick bowler...still, I guess he can't be ignored if he consistently takes wickets. Especially considering he plays most of his matches on the harder South Island pitches.

 

[Ming]

Scott is pretty much medium, and around Canning pace, perfectly suited to NZ wickets, but would struggle overseas.

There are currently a few bowlers performing on the domestic circuit that have great career bowling averages but IMO would never cut it at Test level because of their lack of pace. Tama Canning is one, while Scott and McSkimming could also be put into that category. Stephen Cunis, Orchard, Hefford, Mason and Aldridge are also some of the others.

 

[Tim]

Yep, thats the problem. Alot of people read the statistics and think we've got a huge pool of bowlers because alot of them average around 21 or 22. The reality is though..that only 1 or 2 of them are prospects for international level.

 

[southern man]

Brad Scott has worked alot on his pace this season, he is a few clicks quicker than last season. He can bowl a good bouncer.

He is essentially very similar to James Franklin.

 

[Ming]

Except that his batting has a long way to go.

 

[southern man]

I wouldin't say a long way, he batting has improved more than his bowling. He bats ahead of McSkimming now. His defencesive game needs to improve, but at the moment he is a very useful end of innings slogger.

 

[Ming]

Yeah, he's mainly a slogger in the Adams mode. Franklin's batting is still a lot better than Scott at this stage. McSkimming is an overrated allrounder, not many 50s to his name.

 

[bryce]

Anyone know anything about Brad Wilson?? Scored 96 today against Otago before getting bolwled and I can't find any info. on him anywhere.

top order bat from northland, went to the under 19 world cup last year and was reasonably successful, he also played for the NZ academy this year

 

[southern man]

I have to say im getting worried about all the Otago bowlers getting injured.

 

[Tim]

Fulton followed up his 154 with 86 today. Good to see he's starting to put some runs on the board again.

 

[ND_fan]

Thanks Bryce

 

[Richard Rash]

Craig Cumming 99* overnight.. in the form of his life at the moment

 

[crickey]

Jesse Ryder is one of the best batters to come outta the academy...he bats ahead of his age and has great technique...i'd be suprised if he doesnt make it all the way

 

[crickey]

Yeah, he's mainly a slogger in the Adams mode. Franklin's batting is still a lot better than Scott at this stage. McSkimming is an overrated allrounder, not many 50s to his name.

I agree...whilst he may be a good alrounder hes certainly not exceeding at either at the mo. dont get me wrong i do like him as a player but have you watched him in a 4dayer...YAWN!! he loves the defensive shot...over and over and over

 

[Tim]

Ryder only has himself to blame. He was on track to be playing international cricket last year until he went & tried to ruin it all with alcohol.

This season, he hasn't quite played the type of innings that he has been known for over the last 2 or 3 years. He's at least registering a few decent scores, but he definately went backwards & will have to work hard now to get back near the top.

 

[Smudge]

I can't get this scoreboard to load up. Can someone tell me if Cumming got his century?

http://www.nzcricket.co.nz/fullscorecard.aspx?match=005

 

[Fiery]

I can't get this scoreboard to load up. Can someone tell me if Cumming got his century?

http://www.nzcricket.co.nz/fullscorecard.aspx?match=005

Yes he did. Some very bad news for Black Caps fans is that Oram's back has a stress fracture and he's out for the season.