[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v Ireland: 2nd ODI

[maehara]

Wicket: Coventry (c White b K O'Brien 10). Zimbabwe 175/6 after 38.2 overs.

We're in trouble now...

[clikcspeed]

yep, this is a disaster!!!!

[Zimfanatic69]

Sean and Craig both got starts and it is a shame they could not convert them but by giving them experience against a decent side that will come with time.

They both have a big future for us.

I am becoming less and less convinced by Chappie, I'm afraid.

This is the crucial wicket for us. If these two hang around for 5 overs I think we should win it. If one of them goes suddenly then it is all over bar the shouting AFAIC.

[Train Driver]

Have to agree with you on Coventry, nobody will ever forget THAT innings, but just how long can he be selected on that one knock, he's done almost nothing since then

182-6 then, 57 needed from the last 10 overs with Chigumbura and the tail ........ Yikes

[maehara]

Wicket: Utseya (c Porterfield b van der Merwe 12). Zimbabwe 192/7 after 42.2 overs.

[Zimfanatic69]

Take that one knock out and he averages about 20 in 30 innings which simply is not good enough. He is also 27 now so should be coming into the prime of his career. I think we need to consider carefully his position in the side and possibly replace him. Ervine and Williams have shown enough potential to merit a prolonged run in the team. With Taylor, Hammie and Taibu we have a decent top 5. I would rather see a good all rounder at 6 like Greg Lamb when fit.

47 off 48 balls. Getting tense.

[Zimfanatic69]

Wicket: Utseya (c Porterfield b van der Merwe 12). Zimbabwe 192/7 after 42.2 overs.

Well Chigs needs to take control with a few lusty blows.

We are going to lose a game we should never have lost.

Shocking.

[maehara]

Require 30 from 30 with 3 wickets in hand.

[Zimfanatic69]

Well Chigs is keeping up with the run rate.

Who else is nervous ?

It is, as sir alxe ferguson once said, "squeaky bum time" !!!!

[Train Driver]

Nervous

Who could possibly be nervous ...........

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