2023 World Cup Qualifier discussion

[sam_ahm]

So the Super 6 schedule should be

Thu 29 June - Zimbabwe v Oman - QSC
Fri 30 June - Netherlands v Sri Lanka - QSC
Sat 1 July - West Indies v Scotland - HSC
Sun 2 July - Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka - QSC
Mon 3 July - Netherlands v Oman - HSC
Tue 4 July - Zimbabwe v Scotland - QSC
Wed 5 July - West Indies v Oman - HSC
Thu 6 July - Netherlands v Scotland - QSC
Fri 7 July - West Indies v Sri Lanka - HSC

Maybe it's just the nerves but I have this weird sinking feeling in my stomach about the Zimbabwe vs Scotland game it's scaring me.

I know it is a bit nervy but don't worry Zim are beating them easy peasy.

[jaybro]

So the Super 6 schedule should be

Thu 29 June - Zimbabwe v Oman - QSC
Fri 30 June - Netherlands v Sri Lanka - QSC
Sat 1 July - West Indies v Scotland - HSC
Sun 2 July - Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka - QSC
Mon 3 July - Netherlands v Oman - HSC
Tue 4 July - Zimbabwe v Scotland - QSC
Wed 5 July - West Indies v Oman - HSC
Thu 6 July - Netherlands v Scotland - QSC
Fri 7 July - West Indies v Sri Lanka - HSC

In regard to Craig Ervine and his recovery from the slight calf strain he picked up in the WI match, it's almost certain Ervine won't play today's game against the USA (which will be 2-days recovery) and depending on the severity of the injury, it might also be a risk worth taking to also rest him for Thursday's game v Oman (5-days recovery).

I guess a lot will depend on how bad the strain was, but also how well Kaia, Madhevere & Marumani play in this match v USA. If they do decide to open with Kaia and leave Wes at No.3 I think Dave will be wanting to see the top 3 (including Gumbie) get Zim off to a really good start, with at least 1 or 2 of the top 3 going on passed 50 and further.

Bilal Khan from Oman is a tricky seamer, and seems to always take a wicket or two with the new-ball, so it will be no easy task to open against Oman, especially if we bat first. If Zim can afford to rest Ervine from the Oman game, that would give him 8-days recovery by the time the crucial Sri Lanka game comes around.

[jaybro]

Apparently Nyasha Mayavo has replaced Madande

[sloandog]

Apparently Nyasha Mayavo has replaced Madande

FFS really

[secretzimbo]

Apparently Nyasha Mayavo has replaced Madande

FFS really

Has to be a keeper (like for like) so it was either him or Mutumbami.

[Crastle_cog]

Apparently Nyasha Mayavo has replaced Madande

I don't reckon he would play anyways. So whatever....

[zimfan1]

We need the Netherlands to get as close to the West Indies as possible otherwise they will have a NRR boost.

[sloandog]

Evans bowling well here. He's got a high ceiling with the ball

[sam_ahm]

Big game on Sunday then. Win and Qualify for the World Cup.

[Googly]

Still smarting from the fact that the game is in Bulagweru