As Compton was a sub fielder today, I assume it was a deliberate choice to leave him out, rather than an injury?
Almost certainly. I thought that, having missed the previous game, he was still injured but he was in the 15-man squad for today's game. As it worked out, it gave the chance for a couple of teenagers to share an opening stand of 155 and that can only benefit us in the long run. He'll probably be back in the side for next game - opening the bowling.
Compton for Leaning would have strengthened the batting, but Leaning's off spin is a useful option. Indeed having so many all rounders saved us today, considering we lost 12 overs that we would have expected Stewart and Quinn to bowl.
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189-6 (34.4)
83 needed off the last 10 overs
2 bowlers incapacitated, yet we manage to use those that can turn their arm over to show what we're made of.
Great victory with a special shout out for 2 of our young 'uns.
Maybe, belatedly, our season will start now ....