[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v Bangladesh: 2nd Test

[Boundary]

Not getting into predicting the result. But gut feel says Vusi would get a hundred. He has to, and he will.

I have the same gut feeling about Vusi but I'm not so sure about the 2-0. It would mean anticipating a better BD performance and adjusting accordingly and I'm not so sure we are nimble enough to adjust quickly. I think they'll dismiss us cheaply in our 1st innings and then we'll have to fight back in the 2nd, earning a draw. OR they could be more circumspect and score a lot but gobble up a lot of time, leaving us with no room to win it. Draw either way.

[betterdays]

I hope they include Williams. He is far superior to Maruma.

This would be interesting
...but my guess is if they include Williams they will not make him open - there is no one who will do that willingly in Zim (it's a death trap)- so it's hard to see how they'd fit him in

[brmtaylor.com admin]

What should BT do if he wins the toss?

Pretty tempting to bowl first given how Bangladesh capitulated twice in the last match, but there's a lot to be said for setting an imposing total upfront. Maybe a good toss to lose, like the last game?

[Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)]

I am looking forward to a 2-0 sweep. It would be great if we can include Williams and open with Hami-Vusi rather Maruma or we can give test cap to Sikander Raza. Bangladeshi players can not play the waiting game on our pitches and I dont see them putting a strong performance.
Time to wrap it up quickly. Champagne time for series win.

[betterdays]

It would be great if we can include Williams and open with Hami-Vusi rather Maruma or we can give test cap to Sikander Raza.

I'd say don't mess with the batting line up for the next few series...if Williams plays then it must be to replace Maruma (who I think should just do it again anyway) until Tino is fit.
X + Vusi to open, then Hammi, Taylor, Waller ...

[brmtaylor.com admin]

It would be great if we can include Williams and open with Hami-Vusi rather Maruma or we can give test cap to Sikander Raza.

I'd say don't mess with the batting line up for the next few series...if Williams plays then it must be to replace Maruma (who I think should just do it again anyway) until Tino is fit.
X + Vusi to open, then Hammi, Taylor, Waller ...

Plus maybe Ervine later this year if he makes himself available.

[Jemisi]

It would be great if we can include Williams and open with Hami-Vusi rather Maruma or we can give test cap to Sikander Raza.

I'd say don't mess with the batting line up for the next few series...if Williams plays then it must be to replace Maruma (who I think should just do it again anyway) until Tino is fit.
X + Vusi to open, then Hammi, Taylor, Waller ...

Williams at 3 and Hami Vusi opening is better than Maruma Vusi and Hami at 3.

[Jemisi]

What should BT do if he wins the toss?

Pretty tempting to bowl first given how Bangladesh capitulated twice in the last match, but there's a lot to be said for setting an imposing total upfront. Maybe a good toss to lose, like the last game?

I think we should bat. Unless it is a shocking green-top.

[betterdays]

Williams at 3 and Hami Vusi opening is better than Maruma Vusi and Hami at 3.

may be for Williams - but not for Hami who averages sub8 (after 5 Tests) as opener and +29 at 3 (after 10), though the accumulative ave is in freefall - he really has to arrest the trend soon!!

[eugene]

Zimbabwe should bat first, otherwise we will have anusha gamage here again telling us that 'zim alway loss when dont bat first'.