Zimbabwe Vs United States | ICC CWC Qualifier | 26 June 2023

[jaybro]

Very circumspect start by the Zim openers, no boundaries as we start the 7th over, 14/0.

[Jemisi]

Happy with the changes in the end. Pretty reasonable choices in the circumstances.

[jaybro]

Looks like both of these guys are playing cautiously thinking who ever outlasts the other will make the next XI.

Need to up the tempo now

[Detective RDS]

So surprised that USA didn't pick Corey Anderson for the qualifiers ! He became eligible.

[Googly]

Looks like both of these guys are playing cautiously thinking who ever outlasts the other will make the next XI.

Need to up the tempo now

I'd hope Overlord has cemented his spot by now. He has provided vital stability.

[Googly]

Plus it's an opportunity for him to try and safely up his tempo when he gets to 25-30, because thats his snag.

[jaybro]

Looks like both of these guys are playing cautiously thinking who ever outlasts the other will make the next XI.

Need to up the tempo now

I'd hope Overlord has cemented his spot by now. He has provided vital stability.

I’ve liked Joylord’s presence up top of the order, No early wickets lost for Zimbabwe has been the catalyst for our victories I believe. But I still think Kaia is a better player and has more levels to his game.

[jaybro]

Plus it's an opportunity for him to try and safely up his tempo when he gets to 25-30, because thats his snag.

Yeah he doesn’t seem to have that extra gear, or hitting ability. Needs to get better at working the spinners around, he’s quick between the wickets so he can up the scoring rate with 2s and 3s.

[secretzimbo]

4th match in a row with a 50+ opening partnership? Absolutely great stuff. Shame Kaia couldn't go on. I like both of them, I'm sure we'll see them opening together across formats plenty in the coming years.


Hopeful that Gumbie can convert his start today

[Googly]

Maybe...
If you're hard to get out as an opener you're worth your weight in gold. For sure Kaia has got more shots and he's been unlucky getting injured when he did