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

[Googly]

When Blessing started off with a wide that missed the pitch and then a no ball I thought we were doomed
Not easy supporting these dudes. Tranquillisers, meditation and calming walks are the order of the day.

[TapsC2]

I would be shocked if we are clinical today. These teams are so evenly matched even in their ability to implode. I see their tail wagging for ages

[Pat_Bee]

What's the story with Chivanga? He went off injured for about 10 overs I think. If he comes back on does he have to wait the 10 overs to bowl, or is it a time thing, in which case he could bowl immediately?

If he's injured can we swap like for like and could nyauchi come on?

I didn't realise how badly we were in the shit until they were 35-5 and probably still in the driving seat

I think it’s a time thing. However I think there’s so much grace period before the clock starts, I’m not sure what though.

No, the only way we could swap like for like is a concussion sub. He’s passed the concussion test when he came back out so this is a regular injury and no substitutions.

I’m no doctor though, maybe there’s such a thing as delayed onset concussion that he could claim, who knows


Interestingly when a concussion sub was being discussed yesterday the commentators included Masakadza in the options. I’d always thought it was genuine like for like, ie. seam for seam. Either they’re clueless or it’s simply a bowler for a bowler irrespective of their style.

[Donald]

What's the story with Chivanga? He went off injured for about 10 overs I think. If he comes back on does he have to wait the 10 overs to bowl, or is it a time thing, in which case he could bowl immediately?

If he's injured can we swap like for like and could nyauchi come on?

I didn't realise how badly we were in the shit until they were 35-5 and probably still in the driving seat

I think it’s a time thing. However I think there’s so much grace period before the clock starts, I’m not sure what though.

No, the only way we could swap like for like is a concussion sub. He’s passed the concussion test when he came back out so this is a regular injury and no substitutions.

I’m no doctor though, maybe there’s such a thing as delayed onset concussion that he could claim, who knows


Interestingly when a concussion sub was being discussed yesterday the commentators included Masakadza in the options. I’d always thought it was genuine like for like, ie. seam for seam. Either they’re clueless or it’s simply a bowler for a bowler irrespective of their style.

Masakadza? . I tell you what as good as Ngarava bowled yesterday if we did replace chivanga with Nyauchi he would have a field day on this pitch. Nyauchi is the one Zim bowler who can swing in miles in suitable conditions.

[sam_ahm]

Feel we are learning about a couple of guys in this match.

Gumbie clearly has the ability and the game to open in tests, as well as Prince has done a partnership between Innocent Kaia and Gumbie would be a good bet moving forwards.

I know he was a bit lucky but Myers as I have said before has more grit, steel and determination than Wes, Marumani and Madande put together. If you compare the mental side of their games, Myers is in a different time zone to Madande.

Bennett looks short of the technique for tests at the moment, perhaps may be best letting him concentrate on white ball cricket in the near future.
The months without matches clearly works for Williams but not for Ervine, however I think Ervine has captained well in this match.

I would stick some money on Ireland if I was a betting man.

Agreed, Madande and Bennett need some time before they can be drafted into the test side. I think J Campbell would do better than Bennett in tests for now and Madande can be replaced either by Madhevere or just about anyone... May be Chari, or I Kaia or anyone doing good at domestic level.

[jaybro]

Hey Fam!

Looks like Zim might win a test match!

Hope everyone is well, go Zim

[chappie coventry]

Looks like Concussion sub has been used Nyauchi is in

[mnelson68]

Bowling change required now

[sam_ahm]

F*** man. Ireland are winning this.

[Mr Twig]

Hey Fam!

Looks like Zim might win a test match!

False hope

Somehow they've run 5