[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v Ireland: 1st ODI

[aydee]

Match Fixing

Let us look for the incidences of possible SPOT fixing in this match, cos I am sure thats how the anti corruption team probably does it!
NJ O'Brien - First Ball Duck
H Masakadza - First Ball Duck
V Sibanda - First Ball Duck
CK Coventry - DIDNT hit a six
E Chigumbura - Economy rate of 9!..

ZZZZZZzzzzzz

[Conant]

The continued inclusion of Vusi Sibanda in the one day side is disconcerting, especially to bat in the middle order. Aren't they the ones who are supposed to rotate strike well, which Vusi doesn't, let alone against the slower bowlers.

Which again brings one to the decision to bat himself at four in Intercontinental games. What's the point, when he will most likely open on Zimbabwe's return to Test Cricket? He has no chance of batting in a strong middle order of Craig Ervine, Sean William and Taibu, even if Sean Ervine does not return. The logic is mind boggling.

Today's middle order wobble also shows how badly we need Williams for South Africa. Taibu is batting at three is an indication: the lineup is weak; its short of another top order batsman or two. Get back Williams NOW!

[eugene]

Sibanda is lucky to be in the side at all, let alone in the middle order. He is an opener or nothing.

[CrimsonAvenger]

Ed Rainsford celebrates scoring the winning runs. Image from ZC.

That's a lovely pic! Great effort by Rainsford, hope this is that performance that seals his place in the side. He deserves an extended run. Very important knocks by Taibu and Chigumbura as well, and not to forget Mpofu and Cremer with the ball.

Get back Williams NOW!

Yes, NOW!

[ZIMDOGGY]

If ireland play well and zimbabwe play badly im tipping a draw.

a tied ODI.

Heard it here first.

Just one ball off.

Anyway congrats Zimbabwe, well done. I've NEVER hit the refresh button so furiously

I was 1 ball 1 run off from the quote of the year!!!!

I dont think Ed was listening when the team, myself and the indian bookies had that meeting before the match...hehe


Seriously, good effort zimdoggy.

And decent effort Zim.

[bayhaus]

I dont think Ed was listening when the team, myself and the indian bookies had that meeting before the match...hehe

Trust you to find the lighter side to the Spot fixing saga. Now that its out we will always have that to look out for and wonder if that wicket, wide, run out etc was fixed or not.

[Train Driver]

I certainly wish i'd had a wad of cash on Ed Rainsford hitting a 6

Great win, too many mess ups with the bat but this side now know how to fight

As a Rhino fan i'd say Taylor, Cremer and Rainsford are certainties for selection, Sibanda is another matter though, he just doesn't seem to have the appetite for the limited overs stuff and is likely to be rolled over by SA with ease, do Vusi and the side a favour and keep him back for the Test return

Well done to Brendan Taylor yesterday as he passed the 2901 of Heath Streak to become the 4th highest ODI run scorer for Zim, just a way to go to reach the top 3

http://stats.cricinfo.com/zimbabwe/engi ... ;type=team

[Flower power]

I see Vusi going the Matsi way if he does not improve . No poor performances will be able to convince the selectors to pick him

[jimbo]

I see Vusi going the Matsi way if he does not improve . No poor performances will be able to convince the selectors to pick him

I would prefer to see Chibhabha in that slot or Lamb

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Why is there a microphone for the interview with Rainsford (why is there an interview at all?) if the series is not being broadcast? The only thing I can think of is that it was through the loud speakers at the ground...

Anyway, congratulations to Ed Rainsford - a fine effort off the final ball
That result is a little bit too close for comfort, hopefully in the next match Zim can put up a better show with the bat.