[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v New Zealand: Test Match

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Incidently this is Tino's highest score in any form of cricket since his 100 against Pakistan

Another hundred would do nicely. His Test average is still healthy.

There's a long way to go in the match and we know the team is prone to losing clusters of wickets, but if Zimbabwe get through to stumps without losing another wicket it just makes things a little bit interesting tomorrow.

Vettori is the problem, 5 overs for 3 runs. And you know he will continue to be economical and eventually he will take wickets.

[Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)]

Incidently this is Tino's highest score in any form of cricket since his 100 against Pakistan

Another hundred would do nicely. His Test average is still healthy.

There's a long way to go in the match and we know the team is prone to losing clusters of wickets, but if Zimbabwe get through to stumps without losing another wicket it just makes things a little bit interesting tomorrow.

Vettori is the problem, 5 overs for 3 runs. And you know he will continue to be economical and eventually he will take wickets.

Quarter century up. Tino the savior

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Unfortunately I didn't see any of the NZ innings today, but well done to Jarvis on his 5-fer. That is a fantastic achievement and very well deserved. He's looked like taking a bag for quite a while, so I'm glad he's finally been able to do so.

[eugene]

Out. Masakadza should know better.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Why not just leave it with three balls to go

Well, the stage is set for Taylor and Mawoyo tomorrow morning. Two centurions are required...

[Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic)]

Out. Masakadza should know better.

a complete failure in all 3 formats against kiwis

[eugene]

Masakadza's place in the side must be under threat. Just as well for him that Vusi is leaving.

[hhm]

I missed the last bit of action. Sounds like what Hami did was stupid! 2 down not all lost....

Bayhaus, I of all people will now hope Tino carries his bat - with another century&half to go with it there, while Taylor, Taibu, Waller & Chakabva bat around him. Actually, I'd like to see Chakabva come ahead of Taibu & Waller. Those two can't curb their instincts to attack and I fear they might trigger another collapse. So if Tino falls, Regis should be our man! We should look to tread cautiously, use up time and keep wickets, while we put away all bad balls which come away.

Jarvis' impressive exploits have certainly spurred Martin & Bracewell on. The old man is getting it to swing!

Hopefully the umpires will be lenient with LBWs calls against us. They stuffed up Vusi's innings and hey, homeground advantage, so home decisions.

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Bayhaus, I of all people will now hope Tino carries his bat - with another century&half to go with it there, while Taylor, Taibu, Waller & Chakabva bat around him. Actually, I'd like to see Chakabva come ahead of Taibu & Waller. Those two can't curb their instincts to attack and I fear they might trigger another collapse. So if Tino falls, Regis should be our man! We should look to tread cautiously, use up time and keep wickets, while we put away all bad balls which come away.

I'd like Mawoyo and Taylor to bat around each other
Thus ensuring no more wickets are lost!

[hhm]

Bayhaus, I of all people will now hope Tino carries his bat - with another century&half to go with it there, while Taylor, Taibu, Waller & Chakabva bat around him. Actually, I'd like to see Chakabva come ahead of Taibu & Waller. Those two can't curb their instincts to attack and I fear they might trigger another collapse. So if Tino falls, Regis should be our man! We should look to tread cautiously, use up time and keep wickets, while we put away all bad balls which come away.

I'd like Mawoyo and Taylor to bat around each other
Thus ensuring no more wickets are lost!

We stand a pretty good chance of losing if Taylor is the one who stays in and gets his century, so better Mawoyo than him.