Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 2nd Test | 6-10 July | Bulawayo

[TapsC2]

Wes is averaging 17, Kaitano 21, Welch 23, Tsiga 9. They have all played around the same number of matches. Bennett averages almost 40, Curran 29, Prince 25.

Tsiga is the obvious first drop. He has really disappointed. I think Raza will replace Wes. Curran and Bennett will hopefully be back and they will probably pick Prince as the back up. So I suspect that Kaitano will get axed. Welch I think has done just enough to keep his place. 3 half centuries now.

So I see Curran, Bennett and Raza coming in with Prince and Wes as the back up batsmen. If Campbell outperforms Wes in the T20s then he might actually replace Wes. I think his position is in real jeopardy. I also see Newman playing.

[CholeZimbo]

Bennet
Curran
Welch
Ervine
Williams
Raza
Madande/Marumani
Masakadza
Evans
Ngarava
Muzarabani

This is the only 11 that can save from embarrassment going forward

[ZIMDOGGY]

Wes is averaging 17, Kaitano 21, Welch 23, Tsiga 9. They have all played around the same number of matches. Bennett averages almost 40, Curran 29, Prince 25.

Tsiga is the obvious first drop. He has really disappointed. I think Raza will replace Wes. Curran and Bennett will hopefully be back and they will probably pick Prince as the back up. So I suspect that Kaitano will get axed. Welch I think has done just enough to keep his place. 3 half centuries now.

So I see Curran, Bennett and Raza coming in with Prince and Wes as the back up batsmen. If Campbell outperforms Wes in the T20s then he might actually replace Wes. I think his position is in real jeopardy. I also see Newman playing.

So you’re saying;
1. Curran
2. Bennett
3. Welch
4. Williams
5. Ervine
6. Raza
7. Newman

That’s a fair enough lineup. Could possibly be our best lineup.
The problem is the quota is 5 and that’s 6.
We all know someone will magically get injured or unavailable

[zimbot]

We needed this whooping. This is an excellent reflection of where Zimbabwean cricket is. It's hard for anyone to take us seriously when we are this bad.

Tsiga and Wes have to go and Craig has to step down as captain. Just to throw an eleven out there:

Bennett (c)
Curran
Nelch
Williams
Ervine
Raza
BT (wk)
Welly
Evans
Chivanga
Blessing

[zimbot]

Wes is averaging 17, Kaitano 21, Welch 23, Tsiga 9. They have all played around the same number of matches. Bennett averages almost 40, Curran 29, Prince 25.

Tsiga is the obvious first drop. He has really disappointed. I think Raza will replace Wes. Curran and Bennett will hopefully be back and they will probably pick Prince as the back up. So I suspect that Kaitano will get axed. Welch I think has done just enough to keep his place. 3 half centuries now.

So I see Curran, Bennett and Raza coming in with Prince and Wes as the back up batsmen. If Campbell outperforms Wes in the T20s then he might actually replace Wes. I think his position is in real jeopardy. I also see Newman playing.

So you’re saying;
1. Curran
2. Bennett
3. Welch
4. Williams
5. Ervine
6. Raza
7. Newman

That’s a fair enough lineup. Could possibly be our best lineup.
The problem is the quota is 5 and that’s 6.
We all know someone will magically get injured or unavailable

Keeper?

[Bulawayo Boy]

Bennett
Curran
Welch
Williams
Ervine
Raza
Campbell
Madande
Evans
Mazarabani
Chivanga

This would be a far more competitive outfit , 4 spin options and an extra batter.

Great team.

Madande has to come in now. They can't possibly play Tsiga again.

BT instead of madande as Wk / batter - when the ban ends

[Marshmallow]

Everyone asking too much from a 39 year old man who has not played the FC cricket for 4 years. Even in his last test he played as a pure batter.

[TapsC2]

I actually think they might have dropped Gumbie too quickly. Only got 3 tests. I'm not convinced by Madande's keeping. Gumbie was averaging 21 after 3 tests which is about the same as all these guys trying to break through.

Realistically if he can get his average to 30 whilst opening the batting and keeping at the same time I think that would actually be decent. I think this is achievable in the short term. They need to reconsider his selection. I would take a Gumbie 25 in 60 balls at the top of the order right now over a Tsiga 10. Madande played the same way Tsiga is playing in Ireland. A failed counter attack .

[secretzimbo]

Anyone know how bad Curran’s injury is?

[eugene]

Good to see Welch get some runs, that should extend his run. We all know the selectors won't give him a Madhevere-like run of opportunities.