[ ICC World Cup Odi Super League ] Match 2 : Zimbabwe V/s Pakistan, Rawalpindi

[tgk]

Afridi wicketless. Small victories huh..

[brmtaylor.com admin]

What are everyone's thoughts about Muzarabani?
He's a bit unique because of his height I suppose, but lacks serious pace and any real tricks. But most importantly, he doesn't strike me as a lion-hearted figure (like Mpofu) who would will himself to extract the absolute most out of his ability. He's definitely a first choice pick and it's good to have him back, but I'm a bit worried about our attack leader being someone going through the motions. Is this the weakest pace attack we've had since 2005?

[tej_27]

These batting collapses need to stop ..gave fifer to an avg bowler ..need good openers ..burl and shumba give them a shot

[Flakeman]

So the only seamer that swings the ball doesn’t open the bowling. Makes perfect sense.

[sloandog]

I like Muzarabani. I think he has a lot to offer. We have to remember he's still really young and will hopefully only get better.

[sam_ahm]

Giving 5 wickets to iftikhar is criminal, pretty poor by Zimbabwe.

For any international team the opening partnership is vital, otherwise it puts immense pressure on the middle order and that is what is happening here. You cannot be 2 down for 30, 40 everytime.

The Srilanka series which Zimbabwe won in 2017 we saw Mire and Mazakadza giving them some strong starts.

[sloandog]

Ngarava has certainly added a few K's as well. Looks good and is hitting the deck hard. Just need another young quick

[sloandog]

Mumba, two balls, short and wide, two fours. 122kph. WTF has happened to this guy

[Mr Twig]

Nice catch

[brmtaylor.com admin]

If Chatara and Jarvis are playing, then Muzarabani is a pretty good third quick to have in the side. I just don't see him as the saviour though.
You're right, we need another young quick - ideally someone who can crank it up to 140 and has a bit of aggression about them. Zim seamers are too happy to just trundle in, serve up some dross and then go back to their mark and do the same thing again.

Chisoro, first ball