Interesting. Feels like a waste to use a Briggs over first up. It's not like either of our openers are someone like Roy, who you feel like you could get early going for a big shot.
I know it's Northeast's favourite shot, and he does (usually) play it better than most. But it's always been the cricket shot which I hate the most. Fraught with danger, either edging to the keeper or chopping on like that.
Not that I'm in any way trying to defend what we were doing against Surrey (because it was awful), but I always think it's easier running when chasing.
Still slightly behind on the rate - we've never been ahead of it - but with only two wickets down, that isn't a problem. Just need to avoid tight overs. Keeping the runs ticking.