The second week of the first game of cricket is on tomorrow and we’ve got a huge target to chase down. Even though the conditions are going to be pretty good with a synthetic turf pitch that isn’t too bouncy and an outfield that is hard as a rock and filled with tufts of grass, I expect that the depth of the batting line up will be shown up.
That being said, it only really takes one decent partnership between two batsmen who dig in and put their heads down to break the game wide open. Let’s hope for at least a decent showing. If we have to lose I’d rather it be after a real fight rather than surrendering meekly.
It could be a long season if the team gets rolled for under 100. The spirits may fall and the doubts will be well and truly planted in the mind. Bring on tomorrow.
