[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v South Africa: Only Test

[takleg]

Just hoping we bat out the day but at this rate we're screwed

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Only reason I can think of is to protect the left handed Williams from the offspin of Piedt.

It's ironic in a way that we've managed, for the most part, to see off the new ball threats of Steyn/Philander/Morkel and yet fall in a heap against a spinner on debut.

Just hoping we bat out the day but at this rate we're screwed

Like always it's down to how well Taylor performs. I bet just once he'd like to see someone else absorb some of the pressure

[Jemisi]

we are right on the edge of the precipice here.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Shot Williams!

[Jemisi]

Nice start Williams

[Jemisi]

100 up and we are still going

[brmtaylor.com admin]

The hundred is up for Zimbabwe with a number of quick boundaries to Williams

[CrimsonAvenger]

Well, having watched every ball till now, must say that was one hell of a survival effort from Hammy and Mark in the beginning and an excellent counter attack by Hammy and BRMT post lunch. Was that a great delivery or what? The one that got rid of Hammy. Excellent spell this by Peidt. Unfortunate for us though for Hammy was playing flawless cricket after a jittery first over. A couple of nice hits from Willie now. Overall, pleased with the fight shown. Great in fact, by Hammy and Mark.

[Jemisi]

Good to put all of the double figure first innings score fears to rest

[Jemisi]

Mushangwe must be filthy he didn't get a bowl on this pitch