2nd ODI: Zimbabwe vs Ireland

[secretzimbo]

Updates on cricinfo saying match delayed by rain, I wonder what the revised target will be if we loose 15 overs to rain?

Rough estimate from limited DLS knowledge, but I think if we have 30 overs it'll be about 210. 20 overs 160-ish.

[secretzimbo]

Cut-off to start a 20-over innings is 5.35 local time (it's 2.50 there atm). So still plenty of time. Hopefully it clears up.

[CholeZimbo]

After the rain, conditions will be difficult to bat and the outfield will be slow.

[Mr Twig]

Looks like the rain should clear soon based on the radar

[CholeZimbo]

looks like the rain is gone for the day, it will be tough to bat now.

[tej_27]

Rain has stopped ..but it will still be a long delay .Irish drainage is very poor ...

[secretzimbo]

looks like the rain is gone for the day, it will be tough to bat now.

Will take a long time to dry the field so definitely going to be a reduced chase I think. Still some random showers in the forecast for later on as well.

[tej_27]

Don't expect the game to start for another 2 hours atleast

[secretzimbo]

I think this helps us massively. 160-ish in 20 overs is doable with our lineup. This is why bowling first was a good idea I reckon.

Inspection 4.15 local time.

[TapsC2]

They must have had their reasons. I'm sure Ervine didn't make that decision alone. Problem I think we have is that with DLS every single wicket counts. Where do we play Shumba and Wes if their wickets are absolutely vital to the equation? It's a tricky one.

I hope we get at least 30-35 overs. We get too nervous in these kind of situations. 20 overs could be a death sentence for us