Got to get to 320 with this start. Either Smith needs to be there at the end or Finch get to 140+.
Smith just seems to have all the time in the world to see each delivery.
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200 up off 35.3. 100 partnership off 81. These two have been magnificent - the run rate has a climbed almost every over. Malinga has proved to be the toughest challenge when he takes the pace off the ball. The others have tried but haven’t quite got his skill.
Finch is having one heck of a tournament so far.
It wasn’t that long ago when he couldn’t get it off the square. The Pakistan series in the UAE has proved to be the turning point.
50 for Smith
this is how you anchor an innings
At better than a run a ball. It was exactly what we needed.
Finch is teeing off now.
As is the lack of a replacement in the squad.
We’ve only brought 1 genuine middle order batsman, Maxwell, with Smith capable of batting anywhere.
Handscomb should have been brought in the squad. And despite his run of poor form I’d have liked to see Turner as well, especially considering his ability to chase down totals from the middle order.
150 Finch
150 to Finch. 200 here for the taking against this attack
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It would be easy to forget how good Smith has been in Finch’s shadow, but ■■■■ me, this has been a sublime knock.
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Finch out 153
Terrific stuff from the skipper
Super knock by Finch. Smith should get a ton here as well. 350 would be nice
Smith gone
great delivery
And I got Smith out.
My bad
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my arm hurts watching malinga
Love how Malingas got a Dad bod
22 runs for Maxwell off that over. Good batting.
302/4 5 overs left