[Match Thread] South Africa v Zimbabwe - 2nd ODI

[Boundary]

I'm glad we played SA, Bangladesh & Kenya within a short time. We know we're stronger than Kenya & how far we have to go. Key points are: we need Jarvis and 3 more seamers. We have tried Mpofu etc. Taibu, Matsi, Chibhabha & Price were the only not intimidated by quality opposition, arrogance is needed at this level. Finally, Price needs to be captain. Utseya's personality is reflected by his field placements ie never aggressive.

[eugene]

I think it was just as well I didn't follow this match too closely. It is disappointing to see our batting line-up consistently fail.

I am not really sure if any changes to the team would make much difference.

[betterdays]

I'm not sure what we need Jarvis for - I've not yet watched him but it seems he doesn't take any significant wickets and is expensive to boot. I see he has (rf) next to his 'bowling style' so I have to assume that is where the opinion that we 'need' him comes from.
I would rather a consistent bowler like Mupariwa. Mpofu is as (dis)able as Jarvis. Chigumbura needs some confidence back - you guys must remember how this young guy bowled a few seasons ago in SA...man, where has that Chigumbura gone?

The best change to the team now would to not change it for a while. We knew how far we had to go half way through the BD tour...

We have a strongish outfit but one with so much to learn - at least now they are trying...

[Train Driver]

As it turned out, i'm glad i didn't get to watch the Zim innings congratulations again to Tatenda Taibu for his second top innings, Tatenda, you can prove me wrong as many times as you like ........