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State Vice-Captain
The baffling selection of Dillon ahead of Pedro Collins, West Indies' best bowler of the last 12 months, may prove decisive in this game. Even by his own, often miserable, standards Dillon was insipid with the ball and lackadaisical in the field.
Other than that, some encouraging signs from the Windies. The fielding showed signs of improvement, though there were still too many fumbles and not enough accurate throws. Bravo, in particular, was superb both in the circle and in the outfield.
Samuels and Bradshaw bowled really well and it was frustrating that the commentators didn't point how much of a loss Gayle's bowling was. He would probably have bowled at the death and almost certainly done a far better job than Dillon.
Have to fancy Australia fairly strongly now, despite West Indies' batting depth (which is a bit of an illusion in all honesty, given Marshall's inexperience and Bravo's recent ineffectiveness with the bat). Brad Hogg could be a real problem on this wicket.
Other than that, some encouraging signs from the Windies. The fielding showed signs of improvement, though there were still too many fumbles and not enough accurate throws. Bravo, in particular, was superb both in the circle and in the outfield.
Samuels and Bradshaw bowled really well and it was frustrating that the commentators didn't point how much of a loss Gayle's bowling was. He would probably have bowled at the death and almost certainly done a far better job than Dillon.
Have to fancy Australia fairly strongly now, despite West Indies' batting depth (which is a bit of an illusion in all honesty, given Marshall's inexperience and Bravo's recent ineffectiveness with the bat). Brad Hogg could be a real problem on this wicket.
