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Bat First

10 (45.5%)

Field First

12 (54.5%)

Total Members Voted: 22

[johan95]

Scoreboard pressure application would suggest that batting first is the best idea, but if your batting is a bit weak then I'm not sure if it's worth the risk (what if you're 30-4 - will the lower order perform?, and would you set a commanding total or get rolled etc...?).
I think that fielding first and restricting them (seeing as you have a very good bowling attack...) would be the best idea as then you know exactly what you have to do to win.

For example game I played in today.
Oppo 254-7 in 47 overs...we managed to chase it in 35.5 (out of 36 overs - 20 from 6:30...) as we knew exactly what to do in the last 8 (60 needed from them... )

All up to you though really - so long as you play well you should win mate

[100 not out]

If you think negative you will lose. You have to think positive and psych up the boys. Under a pressure situation who do u back? Your bowlers or batsmen.

A low first innings total then bowling under pressure. If bowling If bowling is your strength then you must back them to perform under pressure.

[snafu]

So i hope the responses has answered your question and you have it clear in your head now.

[Kulli]

So i hope the responses has answered your question and you have it clear in your head now.

Indeed, fingers crossed I lose the toss 

[Kulli]

Just incase anyone wondered.

Lost the toss and they fielded, batted alright but didn't have the power to really score fast enough, finished with 145-5 from our 30. They came out and slogged the (No Swearing Please) out of it to chase it for 3 down in around 12 overs.

[Lekka Global Alliance]

Nearly always bat first. Umpires get tired in the 2nd innings and are in just a rush to get to the pub as the fielding side.

[PM7]

Nearly always bat first. Umpires get tired in the 2nd innings and are in just a rush to get to the pub as the fielding side.

Thats definately one of your better posts James, you wont find a better reason than that to bat first.
Time to lock this thread I reckon as the question has been answered