Zimbabwe vs Ireland | Only Test | 25-29 July 2024

[secretzimbo]

Big fan of the old school off-white cable knit sweaters Ireland are wearing!

[Pat_Bee]

Shot!!

Need about 50 cable knit sweaters, looks freezing

[TapsC2]

Pitch is playing better than I thought it would. Not a bad hour at all.

[Googly]

It has been excellent.

[secretzimbo]

Openers have done well. Keep it going lads

[mnelson68]

The spinners will be key for Ireland

[secretzimbo]

The spinners will be key for Ireland

Will they? Can’t see it being a hugely spin friendly pitch at all. Although I don’t know the venue well.

And obviously we are just terrible at playing spin generally.

[Googly]

I'm terrified to say this on account of my recent track record, but Overlord is an excellent player of swing.
Steps late, plays it late and because he's so short there's no big step. He gets to see all of it.
Adair is bowling beautifully.

[PommiePom]

Solid opening hour and Zim going at decent rate, Gumbie playing as if it’s a 50 over game . Ball seems to be moving a bit more now, particularly with Adair. Let’s see if Zim can go into lunch without losing any wickets.

[Pat_Bee]

The spinners will be key for Ireland

Will they? Can’t see it being a hugely spin friendly pitch at all. Although I don’t know the venue well.

And obviously we are just terrible at playing spin generally.