[Match Thread: Ireland v Zimbabwe HSC]

[Googly]

All soft dismissals so far.

[Kriterion_BD]

The sweep is just such a bad idea on so many different levels. If you can't handle an Andy McBrine by playing straight, there isn't anything that can be said.

Massive wicket for IRE. But Raza and Ervine can still take ZIM to 250. That is what Ireland must guard themselves against. Chasing anymore than 200 may be difficult.

[sloandog]

That’s the game and with it our WC hopes.

I don’t even think it’s a case of not handling the pressure, it’s just lack of skill. Zimbabwe are now one of the also-rans of world cricket. That’s just the reality of the situation now.

Yea I don't want to agree, but it's the reality.
There's no value on our wickets what so ever and it's wank!

[tgk]

Well placed by Ervine there!

[sloandog]

Hopefully we can scrape to 200

[sloandog]

Massive ask though now, there's only Cremer left

[tgk]

Cremer can bat and Chisoro can land a few blows but 200-230 will be a tough ask.

[sloandog]

180 all out I reckon now

[tgk]

180 all out I reckon now

I hate to be negative but 180 all out would need another significant partnership which seems somewhat unlikely. But I believe Ervine and Raza are our last big pair so a lot of weight on their shoulders here.

[tgk]

Ah that's nice to see! Good blow from Ervine!