Match Thread: Only Test Zimbabwe v Ireland (6th -10th February 2025)

[sam_ahm]

Terrible match for Ben Curran, he will be disappointed.

Liked what I've seen of Kaitano in this match. Looked composed.

[Bulawayo Boy]

Ireland win by lunch tomorrow by the look. Awful start with the bat. Yeesh.

[andruid]

What are the odds Gwandu does something good with the bat?

[tgk]

What are the odds Gwandu does something good with the bat?

He's already done his part with the bat in the first innings, every ball he manages to keep away from his stumps is a blessing

[sloandog]

I haven't seen any of the shots played, but were they poor or just good bowling? Not a good test match for Curran.

[Bulawayo Boy]

Rain! We need it for the crops, and to save us! Do your rain dance chaps!

[Kriterion_BD]

I haven't seen any of the shots played, but were they poor or just good bowling? Not a good test match for Curran.

Cricinfo commentary says the Irish bowlers just set the batters up on a surface “with no demons” in it.

[zimfan1]

Bennett looked awful last night, yes he has good hands and eyes but his set up is all over the place.

[Andy31]

Dare to dream.

Looks like there is some other domestic players training at the ground too.
My stream doesn’t have commentary so unsure who

[zimbos_05]

This match is typical zim.

Start very strong, take the foot off the gas, let the opposition back in.
Look like we are going to crumble, fight back to get into a position of par at least.
Opposition look like they are going to get away. Pull it back.
Possibility to win. Throw it all away.

Why are we also so reliant on 3 or 4 players per match. There really is an issue with our players in terms of working as a unit, and some of our players pulling their weight.