[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v New Zealand: Test Match

[nashfire]

Taylor must rotate his bowler, temperature are a maximum of 33.C. Sometime Taylor seems to be following a script that he is given by the coach. He is a bit inflexible.

[hhm]

...Sometime Taylor seems to be following a script that he is given by the coach. He is a bit inflexible.

Try brilliant batsman - incompetent at Captaincy! Unlike a soccer captain, a cricket captain can win or lose you sessions in a Test match!

[Jemisi]

Well, they've taken 100 off us for only one wicket. With this attack and pitch, that is almost a drawn session.

[hhm]

It's ok to go with potential so called wicket-takers who can fetch a few (not that there's any sign that they will get those wickets), but having seen the nature of the pitch it was evident that you need bowlers who will tighten the screws because this is potentially a match to get a draw out of (points for ratings) for both of these sides. Unfortunately our bowlers are not as effective as NZ's bowlers will be against our batsmen under similar conditions. Scoreboard pressure will mount. So NZ 600/6 dec by tea tommorrow, Zim 50/3 at day's close. As it stands we set ourselves up for a loss instead Jemisi, because our batsmen won't be as proficient against their attack. Even if it means being conservative, I would've taken a draw!

Anyway, to be fair although the youngsters haven't threatened, they haven't been expensive either.

[Zimfanatic69]

It's ok to go with potential so called wicket-takers who can fetch a few (not that there's any sign that they will get those wickets), but having seen the nature of the pitch it was evident that you need bowlers who will tighten the screws because this is potentially a match to get a draw out of (points for ratings) for both of these sides. Unfortunately our bowlers are not as effective as NZ's bowlers will be against our batsmen under similar conditions. Scoreboard pressure will mount. So NZ 600/6 dec by tea tommorrow, Zim 50/3 at day's close. As it stands we set ourselves up for a loss instead Jemisi, because our batsmen won't be as proficient against their attack. Even if it means being conservative, I would've taken a draw!

Anyway, to be fair although the youngsters haven't threatened, they haven't been expensive either.

I think Chris Martin, not the guy from Coldplay, will be vital to NZ on this wicket with his nagging accuracy and persistent line and length.

I see this as part of a learning curve. Perhaps Rainsford would have been a better choice, but I am sure we will do better than our last test against New Zealand.

[zimfan1]

I think Chris Martin, not the guy from Coldplay, will be vital to NZ on this wicket with his nagging accuracy and persistent line and length.

I see this as part of a learning curve. Perhaps Rainsford would have been a better choice, but I am sure we will do better than our last test against New Zealand.

Interesting fact, Chris Martin from Coldplay is half Zimbabwean

[jimbo]

Give Ncube and jarvis a 8 over burst between them after lunch and see what they can do. Mpofu has been very dissapointing and is just simply putting the ball there without malice or any real energy

[Zimfanatic69]

I think Chris Martin, not the guy from Coldplay, will be vital to NZ on this wicket with his nagging accuracy and persistent line and length.

I see this as part of a learning curve. Perhaps Rainsford would have been a better choice, but I am sure we will do better than our last test against New Zealand.

Interesting fact, Chris Martin from Coldplay is half Zimbabwean

That is fascinating. Genuinely. I did not know that.

Can he bowl ?

[jimbo]

Yes run out!!!!!!!!!!

I will take the wickets anyway which they come. cmon zimbos

[zimfan1]

Wow what a werid dismisall, good work from Price and Chakabrva though