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Unchanged XI probably? We really need others to fire other than Raza.

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secretzimbo wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:55 pm

Unchanged XI probably? We really need others to fire other than Raza.

He actually thrills under pressure but a quick 30
off 15 from Reggi up top is very crucial! He is the most underrated clean striker of the ball we have!

I do really hope that they will bring in Wellington Masakadza for this one against the Windies, West Indies batters are historically very weak and vulnerable against spinners and it was very evident against the scots the other day so the one i think need to sit out for this one is either Jongwe or Chatara. Jongwe batted really well but his bowling has regressed and as for Chatara, he bowled exceptionally well, moving the bowling both ways but we gotta pick and play according to opposition's strength and weakness.

lobsang wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:48 pm

I do really hope that they will bring in Wellington Masakadza for this one against the Windies, West Indies batters are historically very weak and vulnerable against spinners and it was very evident against the scots the other day so the one i think need to sit out for this one is either Jongwe or Chatara. Jongwe batted really well but his bowling has regressed and as for Chatara, he bowled exceptionally well, moving the bowling both ways but we gotta pick and play according to opposition's strength and weakness.

No need to change. We have a plethora of spinners in williams raza and madhevere not to mention ryan Burl with his leggies

I have this bad feeling that with all the rain predicted for Friday, that dropped catch from Reggie will haunt us on NRR.

I'd be tempted to open with Wes and move Reggie down the order a bit.

ilovearsenal04 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:42 pm

He is the most underrated clean striker of the ball we have!

He's not really shown that though. Other than that 3rd ODI against Aus where he saw it to the end, he hasn't really been consistent enough. I know I'm critical of him, but we can't keep relying on Raza.

Assuming Friday is a wash
Zim cannot lose to wi by more than what ire beats Scotland.
Other scenario is if Scotland wins then zim cannot lose to wi by more than 50 runs or so...

Rain has been downgraded for Friday. They should get some game. Good weather for tonight though!

secretzimbo wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:55 pm

Unchanged XI probably? We really need others to fire other than Raza.

I see no reason to change anything. Pacers all looked good, Jongwe contributed with the bat and he got a bit unlucky while bowling. Chakabva, Ervine and Williams are undroppable. Raza, no need to say anything about the king. Madhevere, Shumba and Burl, they offer us options for spin, plus realistically who'd come in? Munyonga for Burl? Evans would feel very unlucky to stay in the sidelines but unless Jongwe has a total mare today, there's no reason to drop anyone for Evans.

tgk wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:03 am

I see no reason to change anything. Pacers all looked good, Jongwe contributed with the bat and he got a bit unlucky while bowling. Chakabva, Ervine and Williams are undroppable. Raza, no need to say anything about the king. Madhevere, Shumba and Burl, they offer us options for spin, plus realistically who'd come in? Munyonga for Burl? Evans would feel very unlucky to stay in the sidelines but unless Jongwe has a total mare today, there's no reason to drop anyone for Evans.

If you have the three seamers and Jongwe, then you're not throwing the ball to Burl, Wes, or Shumba. Burl perhaps, but the other two definitely not. So I wouldn't see them as spin options. They need to contribute with the bat because that's what they are picked for. We can't rely on trying to restrict other teams or having one guy perform with the bat.

I also don't think Chakabva is undroppable. He is only undroppable in the sense of experience and Munyonga is the only other keeper we have, but he needs to contribute runs too and consistently enough.