World Cup Qualifier opponent 3: ZIM V HK March 10 Game Thread

[grant]

The Hong konganese are fighting for their tournament life, their dreams, hopes and the cricket cash to feed their families Sweet and Sour pork w/ rice for years to come.

I think the part about pork does not really apply to this HK side

I was about to say the same!

[zimbos_05]

Am I the only who thinks it's criminal that the crunch match against Scotland is played at BAC? Where do you put the fans? One more proof that the ICC doesn't really care about this tournament.

But let's dispose of HK first.

Can't help but feel that maybe all these sides need to get together and form some sort of group which basically says to the ICC, "piss off, we matter and we're going to make sure you don't treat us poorly ever again"

[Zero76]

I have to say I didn't think Hong Kong were a threat at all this tournament, quite surprised at how well they have fared. Team is still pretty much exclusively made up of Pakistan expats, the native Hong Kong population are still largely somewhat disinterested.

[ZIMDOGGY]

The Hong konganese are fighting for their tournament life, their dreams, hopes and the cricket cash to feed their families Sweet and Sour pork w/ rice for years to come.

I think the part about pork does not really apply to this HK side

I was about to say the same!

[tawac]

With Vitori suspended Jarvis comes back into the side. Would be tempting to have Ngarava but what kind of shape is he in given that there haven't been any games to play. Definitely Waller has to make way for someone. Moor could have his chance if Williams is still not fit. There should be some pressure on Zhuwao to perform now. This tournament may determine if he gets an extended run in the national team or they opt for someone else.

[Googly]

Cephas needs to fire in these next two games. I’d be surprised if he gets runs against Ireland and WI. You can’t go T20 in a 50 over game against the good guys, cricket’s not like that, they work you out fast.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Cephas needs to fire in these next two games. I’d be surprised if he gets runs against Ireland and WI. You can’t go T20 in a 50 over game against the good guys, cricket’s not like that, they work you out fast.

If he makes a 50 off 30 against Hong Kong that would be pretty handy.

I don't treat HK lightly - they beat Afghanistan, and we barely squeaked past Afghanistan. So we must take it seriously.

[sloandog]

Cephas needs to fire in these next two games. I’d be surprised if he gets runs against Ireland and WI. You can’t go T20 in a 50 over game against the good guys, cricket’s not like that, they work you out fast.

If he makes a 50 off 30 against Hong Kong that would be pretty handy.

I don't treat HK lightly - they beat Afghanistan, and we barely squeaked past Afghanistan. So we must take it seriously.

Yea this can't be taken lightly at all. They have show they have a more than handy spin attack, and that they can bat.
Williams or Moor to come in for Malcolm Waller, and then Jarvis for Vitori (poor bloke).

[Black Mamba]

I dont think any hurdle left now for Zimbabwe, think to worry for Zimbabwe in rest of the games is weather and one of the worst law of D/L Method. Huge Chance for non performers and replacements to impress in these matches.

Time to think about Super Six, with no chance for Afghanistan, Zimbabwe just needs to win any one of their tough games against the Windies or Ireland, rest three teams will be easy to beat, unless weather or some poor day comes for Zimbabwe.

[sloandog]

I think we'll be able to do this. There's a real belief in this squad and a feeling of optimism