U19 World Cup Jan 2026 | Match 2| Zim vs England

[sloandog]

Seriously toothless. Quite concerning actually. Each age group there's been at least some kind of bowling potential. This attack looks very weak and lacking in international quality

[Googly]

We've seen some decent bowling from them. Today was terrible. We've seen some shite batting, but today wasn't too bad. They batted in tough conditions against a really good bowling attack. I was pleasantly surprised, I really thought they'd fold, but it was ok.

[zimfan1]

We got bowled out for under 100 against each of Australia, South Africa and England in the 2024 Under 19 World Cup so by those standards 200 was a decent effort.

Perhaps going into the plate is a better option for us, not much to gain getting thrashed by other full members if we qualify for the 2nd round.

[Andy31]

Missed the second innings, unsure why Michael Blig didn’t bowl. His been very economical in all the warm ups.

[sloandog]

Watching Ali Raza and Sayyam opening the bowling for Pakistan here. Its very enjoyable. Would love to see what speed they're both bowling at because they're hitting the Scottish bats hard!

Really want Pakistan to get back to where they once were with their bast bowling.

[sloandog]

Done a bit of research on Ali Raza. Stupid talent loading here. 147kph (91mph) in the PSL last year at just 17. That's ridiculous. What a prospect. Looks like he can really swing the ball as well

[ZIMDOGGY]

I didnt watxh much, but what i gathered was:
Bowling was bad
Batting was probably on par (in this game) with other recent under 19 efforts.

The bowling thing is weird to me, zimbabwe pumping out pace bowlers should be the easiest thing to do of the lot.

[Andy31]

A healthy Pakistan would be great for world cricket again . .

Seems winning the toss will be important next game.

[Googly]

It has rained all morning and more forecast for tomorrow.
It has been many years since we had weeks of overcast weather and rain like this. That ITCZ has just set up camp overhead.
Its pretty much do or die against Pakistan on Thursday or we have to run them close and Scotland have to be absolutely trounced by England. I think?

[Googly]

This is the quietest this forum has ever been. It's looking doomed. ZC will be well pleased.