Match Thread: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd Test (2025)

[TapsC2]

Tuned in just in time to watch that spell. Caused all sorts of problems. It's going to be a long day of ups and downs tomorrow but I still believe something can happen here. We just need a solid start as usual and someone to convert. By the end of tomorrow it will be difficult to bat

Vinny like most leggies is a rhythm bowler. Once they get in the groove they will create opportunities every other over on a pitch like this. It's a decent debut i must say, especially if he picks up one more. He will leak some runs with the new ball but he will create something with the less accomplished batsmen.

Also I must say Tsiga weirdly enough looks like a much better keeper than Mayavo which doesn't make sense at all

[Pat_Bee]

If you get after him he starts bowling poorly

Bazball will get after him though

[CholeZimbo]

At this point a lead under 100 is a massive turnaround from where we were.

[TapsC2]

If you get after him he starts bowling poorly

Bazball will get after him though

I'm pretty sure Raza will be the spinner they will be targeting don't see us playing less than 8 batsmen including Raza next month otherwise it will be go like those Durham matches but on global TV.

He will play all those Bulawayo tests though.

[TapsC2]

Ngarava needs to work on his fitness. He has lost about 10kph/hour of pace. I guess they are well protected domestically but he either needs a rest or to work on his fitness. The next few months are going to be brutal. I think Newman is bowling in the late 130s already. He might actually be more of a threat in this format sooner than most people realize.

Just from the naked eye I would have the pace order at

1- Chivanga
2- Matigimu, Newman
3- Blessing
4- Evans, Gwandu, Ngarava, Masuku, Chinouya
5- Larry, Nyauchi.
6- Faraz, Jongwe

Not too sure about Maphosa, Chataira and the rest. Ngarava is probably between the 4th and 5th tier at his current fitness levels

[Pat_Bee]

If you get after him he starts bowling poorly

Bazball will get after him though

I'm pretty sure Raza will be the spinner they will be targeting don't see us playing less than 8 batsmen including Raza next month otherwise it will be go like those Durham matches but on global TV.

He will play all those Bulawayo tests though.

Probably, don’t think there are any t20 franchises for him to disappear to next month can come out of test retirement

[CholeZimbo]

Also Ngarava has played every single game Test, ODI, T20 since November. So there’s both mental and physical fatigue there.

[CholeZimbo]

Also Ngarava has played every single game Test, ODI, T20 since November. So there’s both mental and physical fatigue there.

[tawac]

Vinny doing well should be bitter sweat for Masakadza because he automatically takes his place. Great debut from him soo far. He really looked the part in that second spell and he was enjoying it too. Good cricket to watch that.

[Googly]

Ngarava needs to work on his fitness. He has lost about 10kph/hour of pace. I guess they are well protected domestically but he either needs a rest or to work on his fitness. The next few months are going to be brutal. I think Newman is bowling in the late 130s already. He might actually be more of a threat in this format sooner than most people realize.

Just from the naked eye I would have the pace order at

1- Chivanga
2- Matigimu, Newman
3- Blessing
4- Evans, Gwandu, Ngarava, Masuku, Chinouya
5- Larry, Nyauchi.
6- Faraz, Jongwe

Not too sure about Maphosa, Chataira and the rest. Ngarava is probably between the 4th and 5th tier at his current fitness levels

Macheka is up there with Chivanga. He really is one to watch out for, he's quick!