[Match Thread] Zimbabwe v South Africa: Only Test

[CrimsonAvenger]

I think. 3 in BD will be a real test for us. Pull off a win and we can extend our lead over them and close up to No.8

In fact we have more to worry. The WI are touring BD now if I'm not mistaken. They have every chance of losing there. If Bangla wins against them, even one test, and beat us too, they might leapfrog us and get closer to 8 themselves. I'm not good at ranking calculations. Maehara can probably enlighten us on the possibilities.

[maehara]

The WI are touring BD now if I'm not mistaken. They have every chance of losing there. If Bangla wins against them, even one test, and beat us too, they might leapfrog us and get closer to 8 themselves. I'm not good at ranking calculations. Maehara can probably enlighten us on the possibilities.

Currently:

8   West Indies  74
9   Zimbabwe     39
10  Bangladesh   21

If Bangladesh were able to win both Tests against WI:

8   West Indies  64
9   Zimbabwe     39
10  Bangladesh   36

So our 9th place is safe for now, at least. If Bangladesh were to lose both Tests, they be down to 19pts. I know which one I'd be happier with..!