[Match Thread] 1st Test, Zimbabwe vs West Indies

[reverbinstinct]

I'm surprised they prepared such a pitch when they know our weaknesses.

Nah,today's maladroit batting display had nothing to do with our suppossd ineptitude of playing spin.Bishoo's leggies were never near the same breath as that of cremer's.Just mindless shot selection which you usually expect from tailenders,oops my bad even bobby hung out longer than the culpable trio of BT,raza and williams.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Taylor, Williams, Raza were the problem. Those guys combine for 100 (which average wise, they should) - we take a modest lead. That was the difference.

[Mr Twig]

Cremer off to a good start

[zimstarr]

Chibhabha in Waller out

Chibhabha on a turning wicket will never be helpful. We are just being emotional. Lets see who stands up to be counted in the second innings.

But truly shambolic display. Aside Hamilton Masakadza, I don't know what anyone else can get from this though Mire at least ha the cushion of 10 wickets.

Chakabva is batting too low. He needs an chance to build an innings.

Pj moor would have scored a some quick runs or chibhabha 33 with 1 wicket or even chisoro as an extra spinner Waller should just stick to limited overs cricket

[TapsC]

Ok we are officially done..

[eugene]

A disastrous day. That is all.

[PSR]

It was one of those usual frustrating days as a Zimbabwe fan..

It's amazing how the test match can turn on its head in a day..but that's the beauty of test cricket.

To even stand a chance of winning..Zimbabwe have to pull a miracle tommorow..Let's hope.

[Kriterion_BD]

A disastrous day. That is all.

Pretty much the exact opposite as Day 1.

Beauty of the game as PSR has said. Still not over...if any team can go from 148-1 to 200 all out, the Windies are at the top of that list.

[jaybro]

Yeup call a spade a spade our middle order let us down big time

BT, Willy, Raza, Waller & Regis all out for modest totals killed us

Some really poor shots from Mire, BT, Raza & Willy ( stopped watching after Ervine got out )

Also disappointed that Hami & Ervine got out after getting starts, it's the type of pitch you need to make the most of getting a start.

Really need a good morning to get back into the game

[Kriterion_BD]

Also disappointed that Hami & Ervine got out after getting starts, it's the type of pitch you need to make the most of getting a start.

These wickets, you are never set. A well made 50 is as valuable as a big hundred on a flat track. So Hami and Ervine are like the guys that get out for 80 or 90 odd. Ie, sad not to kick on with a milestone, but given adequate support can still be a match-winning knock.

I know these pitches well having seen Bangladesh play on such tracks in their last 3 home series vs SA, England, and Australia. The truly elite guys will score tons, the better than average will get 50s, the weaklings will struggle at the bottom.