Match Thread: Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 1st Test (2nd-6th March)

[zimbos_05]

I'm at work so unable to watch, but seems like bowling Burl at the moment is a little bit of a waste. Get the pace guys back in there and finish off the tail. Don't give them the chance to play for time.

[sam_ahm]

Jarvis instead of Tiripano would have been perfect. Still feel they should played a specialist spinner as it will make a difference in the 2nd innings. Playing one batsmen too many.

[sam_ahm]

Aim has got to be to knock over these guys before 159 is reached.
Then let the 8-3 combo do the trick.

Why specifically 159?

[ZIMDOGGY]

With that wicket, the 8th, Zim have moved from outsiders to heavy favourites.

Not sure why that was so significant, but it goes to show bookies are a bit loose on odd setting cricket games with Zim. As we have seen countless times today.


Also I was wondering why it took Raza so long to bowl given when he did in Sri Lanka.

[ZIMDOGGY]

Aim has got to be to knock over these guys before 159 is reached.
Then let the 8-3 combo do the trick.

Why specifically 159?

Meant to say 150. Zero is next to the nine.

I am 6ft 5 and built like a brick with fat chiko roll fingers. Sometimes I struggle with the iPhone sensitivity!!

[TapsC2]

I’m not going to lie. I hope Jarvis hasn’t retired. Blessing and Jarvis might make a decent combination in this format. Will we ever get a game where we will play 4 seamers?

Afghanistan have stuck to their average of batting about 50 overs in tests

[TapsC2]

Burl was getting a bit of turn and that is the only concern for me so far because they have better spinners. Still I think this is a position where Burl, Wes and Musakanda can prove themselves. No excuses

[Donald]

Hi guys
Any links for us UK viewers?
Pretty please

[jaybro]

Can’t really fault anything Zimbabwe did in that innings, Williams used his bowlers well & made good changes, the fielders took their chances & of course the bowlers bowled well

Now let’s get a big total on the board and bat them out of the game

[jaybro]

I’m not going to lie. I hope Jarvis hasn’t retired. Blessing and Jarvis might make a decent combination in this format. Will we ever get a game where we will play 4 seamers?

Afghanistan have stuck to their average of batting about 50 overs in tests

Might be a chance when Afghanistan & Bangladesh tour Zimbabwe in the next two years