[Match Thread] 1st Test, Zimbabwe vs West Indies

[Tom91]

All out now for 219. Didn't see that coming a hour ago great bowling by the boys.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

ANOTHER catch to Ervine!
4/64 - great bowling by Cremer. And on a hat trick next innings to boot.

What a wonderful bowling display by Zimbabwe today.

[Jemisi]

Ok, so starting aspirations. How many can we restrict them to?

620/7 declared. Sometimes, it might be good to be pessimistic.

Sometimes it is!

[eugene]

Cremer has been worldclass today, as has Williams. 4 catches for Ervine also!

[Jemisi]

50 test wickets for Cremer, first Zimbo past that mark in a loooooong time

[brmtaylor.com admin]

No passengers. Even Raza, who was a little expensive, troubled the batsmen and picked up an important wicket. Even though Mpofu went wicketless he kept it really tight, and Jarvis didn't rip through the lineup but he did get the ball rolling with an early wicket.

Fielding was terrific, just a superb all round display. Now it's time for the batsmen to come to the party!

[CrimsonAvenger]

Ok, so starting aspirations. How many can we restrict them to?

620/7 declared. Sometimes, it might be good to be pessimistic.

Sometimes it is!

Tasting really good
As sweet as Cremer's flippers and Williams's arm balls.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

50 test wickets for Cremer, first Zimbo past that mark in a loooooong time

Yes, well done to Graeme Cremer.

I think Williams was probably the standout bowler, which is incredible given 23.5-3-64-4 is a really good return ordinarily.

[Jemisi]

219 on a first day Queens track!

[Tom91]

Right 5 overs to see off. No drama from the batsmen please