Match thread: 2nd ODI - Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

[zimfan1]

do you think utseya should open with himself or bowl the pacers first?

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Betting odds at the luncheon break.

To win:

Bangladesh $1.25
Zimbabwe $3.75

That's not too bad, it means the bookies are placing a bit of faith in Zimbabwe here. If they thought the match was a foregone conclusion the odds would probably be more like BD 1/4 to Zim 36/4.

I wonder what Zimbabwe would have been at 6 wickets for 49.

I think Rainsford and Mupariwa should open, but it might be an idea to bring Price and Utseya on early if the situation warrants it.

[zimfan1]

i would go for utseya instead of price as bowling to the two left hand operners he will atke the ball away from the bat and leave price for the right handers

[zimfan1]

yeah prospers going to have a go

[zimfan1]

one down but they have got to a good start

[brmtaylor.com admin]

We probably need to get them to 4/80, and make sure Shakib is out cheaply.

[zimfan1]

ash gone need two more

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Shakib OUT

Last roll of the dice for Zimbabwe now...

[maehara]

Ah well - you win some, you lose some. Bowlers just couldn't get the breakthroughs today, and weren't helped by the batting going to hell again. At least Williams got some form back.

That makes Friday's match the series decider. Still think we can win it, but please guys, sort out the batting!

[zimdan]

Get 50 up top somewhere and we can create more of a winning opportunity.

I think dropping Dabengwa was a crucial mistake, why change a winning side? Sibanda is woeful at the moment along with both matsi and Taibu. The problem is we have no depth what so ever so cover for players out of form.

On a side note im really glad to see that racial discrimination doesnt seem to be happening with selection now?!?!...with Sibanda being dropped for Waller and Williams retained at the expense of Dabengwa. Very interesting but good to see, players earning their spot on merit, not colour.