Match Thread: 1st ODI Zimbabwe v Ireland

[sam_ahm]

Well, just like that we are 5 down!!! But since this is a deep batting line up, Madande and Mavuta have the simple task of batting out the next 25 overs!

Then Jongwe can come and have a blast in the last 5. Simple.

[sam_ahm]

Or alternatively, since we are playing 7 bowlers, we can bowl them out under 100. So just 20-25 runs from here and we are safe!

[Pat_Bee]

Dave boi is hanging by a thread. He won’t be in a job by Christmas.

[secretzimbo]

As I said the other day if Raza doesn’t score runs then we lose.

Doesn’t really matter which batters we pick, how many, or what order they are in.

[Pat_Bee]

Eish everyone needs chopping.

[Pat_Bee]

And the rain needs to chop chop.

[TapsC2]

Not sure .if gumbie is suited for Odis . Stalling wicket doesn't work in Odis anymore this will only put pressure on other batters .and as I type Raza is gone

At the moment it's better than Wes getting a 10 ball 6. I think if you have an aggressive opener working with him like what K-Long did it's ok. You need an end which is safe. Today the openers got 56 off 74 balls which is not bad when you see we are 120 something for 6

[TapsC2]

Burl is the one who caused chaos today. It wasn't extremely bad before those 2 deliveries.

With the 5 bowlers they clearly backed Mavuta and he repaid them. Its not an easy fix because there is every chance a Shumba or Munyonga gets a duck then adds nothing to the game after that.

[TapsC2]

Raza isn't going to change his game so sending him in at 4 is extremely high risk in ODIs. Burl needs to step up. They must push him up the order. No more hiding

[sam_ahm]

Now I understand why Ervine and Williams will be needed even at 40, for 2027. Unless Zimbabwe unearth some really good talents.