And in fact, Will Rhodes in the opposition is someone for Holland to look at. He too was a bits and pieces all-rounder, not quite good enough at either to hold down a permanent place (at Yorkshire). But has now managed to forge himself a career as an opener with Warks, who gave him a chance up there due to a lack of success with other players. And he still offers them a bowling option.
I wouldn't go as far as to say you would ever choose to face Patel, but if there is ever a good time to face him, session one of day one has to be it. Warks really have, surely, got this badly wrong. As we did away to Essex.
Having seen Essex dismantle Somerset having batted first, I can at least see some logic to our decision to bat first. However I can't see any logic whatsoever to Warwickshire's decision.
If SA had just spoken to their feeder side first, we could have told them that opening with Markram (alongside De Kock) would be a wise move. A bit late in the day to be doing it now - although it could yet change who our SF opponent is.
A 50 from a Hampshire opener! Well played, Ian. 58* is his highest career score, across all three formats, by the way.
Big innings this for Donald. Firstly for himself, in trying to establish himself as a regular starter. Secondly for the match, because if we were to fall to, say, 180-5, then it just starts to begin to justify Warks' decision to bowl first.
Outstanding century from Holland. The perfect opener's performance - he's looked comfortable all day. Have we accidentally found our opener we so badly needed?
If Donald stays in we'll easily get to 400 today which will make a complete mockery of their decision to bowl.
