[Match Thread] Zimbabwe Pakistan 2nd test

[brmtaylor.com admin]

YES!
That was a better wicket to take for his 5-fer!

That was so awesome, what a great spell of fast bowling by Brian Vitori


This is why I love Test cricket. This morning who would have thought Zimbabwe would have a first innings lead, let alone a lead of 64!

Panyangara started it all with his quick strikes, and Vitori was superb in cleaning up the tail.

[foreignfield]

Great to have someone like Vitori who has that extra zip to knock over the tail.

First innings lead two Tests in a row. Can we make 200 again to put Pak under real pressure in their chase?

[foreignfield]

I'm not sure, but is there anyone out there who would have predicted such a closely fought series?

[samedwards]

Going by how Pakistan struggled against Ireland, I thought a full strength Zim would be a close match. However, this team has surprised me.

[Ming]

Getting over-enthusiastic, but with 4 pacers (panyangara, chatara, shingi, vitori), we can bring in a 'hunting in packs' mentality. Bring in a consultant to teach them how to scowl and get up people's noses, and we'll have a winning combo!

[betterdays]

YES!
That was a better wicket to take for his 5-fer!

Vitori was superb in cleaning up the tail.

sorely missing from the last test ... we now have a good bank of test seamers. slow bowlers too - if we can use/rotate them a bit better. and with Williams and Raza (and Stewy ) batting things look pretty ok.

watching those wickets ... Vitori was pretty useful, and the pace looked more than medium

[betterdays]

Going by how Pakistan struggled against Ireland,

over how many days?

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Utseya opening?
Intriguing move...

[betterdays]

Utseya opening?
Intriguing move...

what the...?

[jimbo]

Political move there utseya opening- they are trying to justify his inclusion ( jobs for the boys)

Masakadza could easily have slotted in