WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids get their home Natwest T20 Blast campaign underway this evening (Friday) when they take on reigning champions Northants Steelbacks.
After losing their opening two games at Durham and Lancashire, Daryl Mitchell’s side bounced back with an impressive 24-run win at Nottinghamshire last Friday.
Today’s game, which starts at 5.30pm, will be the first opportunity for the New Road crowd to see the Rapids big-hitting overseas signing, Colin Munro.
The 27-year-old has already shown his six-hitting ability with three in one over against Samit Patel in last week’s victory, but Mitchell said there was still plenty more to come.
“Colin is a really powerful batter and we’ve seen evidence of that already,” he said.
“We also saw it from the other side of the fence when we played against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.
“He got something like 60 off 30 balls and struck the ball incredibly well, real power. I’m sure he will excite the home crowd.
“I played cricket against him when I was in Auckland and he is an exciting young talent with a lot to prove and I’m sure he will be looking to do well through the summer.”
Mitchell also said he believed the Rapids home supporters could have a key role to play as the county bid to finish in the top four in the North group and qualify for the quarter-finals.
“If we can get full houses or big crowds for the homes games, it certainly gives us a massive boost as players,” he added.
“To have the New Road crowd behind you is almost like the 12th man at times. Hopefully that will help.”
