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Zim most Historical win in History
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:41 pm
by jamthala
Re: Zim most Historical win in History
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:13 am
by Conant
Streak, Olonga, Neil Johnson, Mbangwa... some attack this was. And seven frontline batsmen, ending with Wishart! Couldn't have asked for a better team
Re: Zim most Historical win in History
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:18 am
by sloandog
Ya that was one hell of a win. But I think the two games against India and South Africa in the 99 CWC are firmly wedged in my mind. Neil Johnson again performed superbly in that match, clipping Sean Pollock off his legs 3 times in a row and then a majestic on drive for 4. I think he even got a wicket with the first ball of the innings in that game, just shows how good a cricketer he was. And in that fantastic match against India, where Olonga took those late wickets, how good was that !!
Streak bowled well in that game too, as did Paul Strang. Those were the most historic wins for Zimbabwe in my opinion as it helped elevate them to the Semi Finals of the tournament, thus leaving with a solid reputation
Re: Zim most Historical win in History
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:50 am
by andybligz
would have to the be t20 match seeing as i live in aus everyone here was saying how stupid of a match it was going to be and we showed them true spirit and cself belief ... a historic day and i think our best win ! i know its just a t20 but its still australia with the likes of gilly ponting symonds hayden lee all playing .
Re: Zim most Historical win in History
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:18 pm
by Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)
I don't think so.Zimbabwe's most historical win in my opinion is undoubtedly Zimbabwe's first ever test win against Pakistan at HSC. Skipper Andy scored 150 plus against Wasim Akram, brother Grant scored double century, Whittal made 113. Olonga made his debut in that one i suppose and Streaky skittled out Pakistan with 5-fer. That was Zimbabwe's greatest day ever and Andy's emotional word still echoes in my ear which he said on BBC Sports- This is for Zimbabwe's people.
It was record breaking win and biggest margin of victory by any test team whilst recording its maiden victory. That series was a thriller and only one out of few rare instances in 3 test series where a country while losing first test came back from behind to win series 2-1. Pakistan it was. Amir Nazir and Heath Streak were man of the series.