[Match Thread] Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka

[sam_ahm]

Finally some intent from Taylor and Moor, I'm at office so only following the scores, not sure if batting is becoming more difficult or still a good pitch.

If still a good pitch to bat then disappointing from Raza, Williams can't be blamed, he cannot score every innings.

[Jemisi]

I hope you're right Googly. His eyes do look good at the moment.

[foreignfield]

Finally some intent from Taylor and Moor, I'm at office so only following the scores, not sure if batting is becoming more difficult or still a good pitch.

If still a good pitch to bat then disappointing from Raza, Williams can't be blamed, he cannot score every innings.

The bowling has been pretty loose since the drinks break, and PJ in particular is putting everything away.

[sloandog]

When i said PJ was on the verge of becoming a good bat, well that day has come. You can see he’s sorted some shit out in his head. He belongs in international cricket.

He's looking to play a little bit of his natural game as well, which is great to see.
He's genuinely one of the few lads in the side who can hit those big 6's when he wants to, with relative ease by the looks of it.
Nice bloke as well, by all accounts; the kind of guy you want to do well

[Googly]

Yeah he’s a great guy.

[TapsC]

When i said PJ was on the verge of becoming a good bat, well that day has come. You can see he’s sorted some shit out in his head. He belongs in international cricket.

Over the last month or so he has started to back himself more. He looks a lot more comfortable out there now. Started in SA against Shamzi

[Jemisi]

Relief coming from number 7. We have lost another session but Moor has at least brought the follow on in sight. How long can these blokes hang together in the evening?

[Andybligzz]

Hello gang long time no speak . Been hiding in my shell since the qualifiers , still following closely . After the last test win I think most of the heartbreak has finally gone , will always still be there though . Absolutely stoked about PJ he has been frequently messaging me and can honestly say he is the nicest most professional sports man I have ever spoke to . He recently just sent me his playing match kit , old zim A shorts , singlets ect free of charge . Simply because I gave him the time of the day to mention a lot of us are still backing Im despite all the bullshit going on . Could not be more happier for a bloke , he deserves every run coming his way as he’s been working his butt off for these scores . He always had the talent and a few of us said this , hopefully this is the beginning !

[TapsC]

I would say Bangladesh won that session for me because Williams and Raza are very big wickets. Next session is all or nothing. We need to push closer to that follow on total. Thats the first target because it buys us a session where Bangladesh will bat. 2nd target would be to then bat at least until lunch tomorrow. That would leave us with 4 sessions to bat out. Its the only scenario we have where we can save the test. Anything more than 4 sessions would be impossible.

BT holds the key. We need a century from him. Watching him bat out there you can see that he is way better than anybody else we have. I sometimes wonder how we survived 3 years without him.

[Nanctus]

Well batted by Taylor and Moor. It's nice to still have Chakabva in the shed who can definitely play his part, but I'm worried that after him we won't last long. Mavuta and Jarvis can score quick runs in limited overs matches, but not sure how long they will hang around and Chatara probably won't be batting... I guess we just have to hope these next two partnerships get Zimbabwe past the follow-on.