[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka (Tri Series 3rd Match)

[Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)]

In terms of Zimbabwe continuing in the series, a wash out would only help our cause and spoil the Sr Lankan's chances of winning.

Shortened game also works in our favour. Heading for Harare with 8 points on the board would be outstanding.

Reverse can also happen in shortened matches

[zimfan1]

In terms of Zimbabwe continuing in the series, a wash out would only help our cause and spoil the Sr Lankan's chances of winning.

Shortened game also works in our favour. Heading for Harare with 8 points on the board would be outstanding.

But on the other hand, it could be a case of whoever wins the toss wins the game as i would not want to bat 1st

[sloandog]

In terms of Zimbabwe continuing in the series, a wash out would only help our cause and spoil the Sr Lankan's chances of winning.

Shortened game also works in our favour. Heading for Harare with 8 points on the board would be outstanding.

But on the other hand, it could be a case of whoever wins the toss wins the game as i would not want to bat 1st

Ya good point. With the covers being on for such a long period, the wicket would have gained some extra moisture. Perhaps a re think in the side before the match ?? Perhaps take out Cremer and bring in Rainsford ??

[maehara]

Reverse can also happen in shortened matches

I'm more getting at shorter games being levellers - the longer the match, the more likely that the stronger side (Sri Lanka) will prevail; the shorter, the more chance for us to cause an upset. But yes, it's still swings and roundabouts.

But on the other hand, it could be a case of whoever wins the toss wins the game as i would not want to bat 1st

That would probably apply no matter how many overs we ended up with!

[Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)]

Reverse can also happen in shortened matches

I'm more getting at shorter games being levellers - the longer the match, the more likely that the stronger side (Sri Lanka) will prevail; the shorter, the more chance for us to cause an upset. But yes, it's still swings and roundabouts.

But on the other hand, it could be a case of whoever wins the toss wins the game as i would not want to bat 1st

That would probably apply no matter how many overs we ended up with!

I was just concerned with the way we played in rain-curtailed T2O against SL in WC

[sloandog]

I hate rain !
I just wish this match'd start

[maehara]

Interesting tidbit from Cricinfo:

A few of our readers have asked if the teams can change their XIs now that the match is set to be curtailed. The toss is yet to happen and the teams have NOT yet been announced, so it is all open. There will be a pro-rated reduction of Powerplay overs, and of course, the maximum overs per bowler.

[anusha gamage]

hi boys
anusha from sri lanka
i have lot of experiance about cricket
i am a club cricketer
i know about well sri lanka team
short game is not good for zim....wat u think s/l are lions

[sloandog]

Interesting tidbit from Cricinfo:

A few of our readers have asked if the teams can change their XIs now that the match is set to be curtailed. The toss is yet to happen and the teams have NOT yet been announced, so it is all open. There will be a pro-rated reduction of Powerplay overs, and of course, the maximum overs per bowler.

If this is the case and we are indeed allowed to change our sides, I'd bring in Rainsford and take out either Utsea or Cremer. I think it would be Cremer going off his recent performances.

[sloandog]

hi boys
anusha from sri lanka
i have lot of experiance about cricket
i am a club cricketer
i know about well sri lanka team
short game is not good for zim....wat u think s/l are lions

Well I don't think Sri Lanka are the lions you make them out to be. They had a poor T20 World Cup and their recent form has been very patchy. And just for the record "Short game" is Zimbabwe's strong point. If you look at our line up we have some very destructive batsmen. Taylor, Mazakadza, Coventry, Blignaut are four dangerous players that thrive in shorter forms of the game where they can play their natural game