1. Australia’s offensive arsenal is full of weapons
The Opals are far from one trick ponies. Between threes and high percentage inside shots, Australia have the talent to execute a myriad of skills perfectly.
A full line-up prepared to take any type of offensive shot makes the Opals incredibly difficult to defend.
Even a higher ranked team like New Zealand struggled to stifle Australia’s momentum.
The Opal’s unpredictability meant they could either penetrate their opponents defence or play from the outside. Either way, it meant New Zealand were often caught in the deep end, with a loose defensive setup.
With Australia hoping to challenge for the Asia Cup title, their offensive surprise packet will be a significant advantage.
2. If you want to beat Australia, don’t rely on outside shots
New Zealand’s offensive strategy was simply unsustainable and ineffective. The staunch dependence on outside shots meant they sacrificed high percentage scoring opportunities.
Essentially, the Opal’s relentless defence wore their opponents down. Therefore, consistent scoring became a difficult task for New…
