Colin Munro made a good first impression, scoring 39 off 27 balls in New Zealand's 140 for eight. Photo / Getty Images
Nothing beats clearing the throat at the first time of asking; just ask Colin Munro and Mitchell McClenaghan.
The Auckland pair of international tyros were the eye-catching turns for New Zealand in their 24-run win in their warm-up tour opener over a South Africa A team in Pietermaritzburg yesterday.
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bigger challenges are looming, but lively left-armer McClenaghan, who took three wickets in his first 14 deliveries, hopes a message has been delivered to the senior players on tour.
"It sends a really good message to the group," he said. "It helps the senior guys and gives them a bit more faith in us."
Munro, who has been in rousing form with the bat for Auckland, top scored with 39 off 27 balls in New Zealand's 140 for eight. McClenaghan, late call-up Michael Bates and a third left-armer, spinner Ronnie Hira, then shared seven wickets.
