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The pre toss squads are on cricinfo, interesting that the Zim squad is actually 14 with Steven Nyamuzinga as the extra player.
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saved by the rain I dont see them coming back on and that might actually better because Bosman was slapping the bowlers all around. Tomorrows match is live on Super sport, it would be nice to find somewhere to watch it live. If anyone has a link to watch it online please post it.
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ShareYesterdays match was a total mishap for zims.........but i wont blame them much........Loots Bosman is a master blaster who can slam any bowler on his day........I hav seen him whooping even world class bowlers.........Yesterday,unfortunately it was his day..........Any way,we should keep it apart,and should win todays game.4 games we need to win..Then only we hav any hopes of semis
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zulu wrote:saved by the rain I dont see them coming back on and that might actually better because Bosman was slapping the bowlers all around. Tomorrows match is live on Super sport, it would be nice to find somewhere to watch it live. If anyone has a link to watch it online please post it.
Unfortunately I don't think this game is being televised (online), unless someone in South Africa Sopcast's it at the last minute.
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I'm really not quite sure what to say about yesterday, it was frankly a fiasco.
To be fair, when a batsman has a knock like Bosman did, it is difficult to keep the score down, but what was Utsya thinking :?:
He, Price, Dabengwa and Chibhabha were being hit at will and what does he do, he leaves Mupariwa, by far the best 20/20 bowler in the 2 games, out of the attack at the end of the innings. I can't understand what happened in the 17th over, was Chibhabha injured during the over ?, but why did he bowl it in the first place ?, did Utseya forget that the game had been reduced by 3 overs ?.
He is either being badly advised by the senior players or he is simply not up to the job. I don't like to criticise players, who are obviously far more talented than I could ever be, but he has proved in many limited overs matches recently that he does not possess a tactical mind when it comes to handling his bowlers. Bowlers crop up here and there bowling a couple of overs instead of the men for the job bowling their full spells, and what about Masakadza ?, he bowled during the MTN and in Pakistan and took wickets in the Metropolitan Bank series but hasn't been given any bowling in these 2 games.
I know Utseya is still young but he has had a long time as captain now and, in my opinion, appears to have learned very little. I realy think it's time for a change.
The batting yesterday is best not discussed, 85-9 from 17 overs in a 20/20 game is dreadful, even with wickets falling 18 from the last 7 overs is simply beyond belief.
Hopefully they can pull themselves together mentally or today will bring another very bad defeat.
To be fair, when a batsman has a knock like Bosman did, it is difficult to keep the score down, but what was Utsya thinking :?:
He, Price, Dabengwa and Chibhabha were being hit at will and what does he do, he leaves Mupariwa, by far the best 20/20 bowler in the 2 games, out of the attack at the end of the innings. I can't understand what happened in the 17th over, was Chibhabha injured during the over ?, but why did he bowl it in the first place ?, did Utseya forget that the game had been reduced by 3 overs ?.
He is either being badly advised by the senior players or he is simply not up to the job. I don't like to criticise players, who are obviously far more talented than I could ever be, but he has proved in many limited overs matches recently that he does not possess a tactical mind when it comes to handling his bowlers. Bowlers crop up here and there bowling a couple of overs instead of the men for the job bowling their full spells, and what about Masakadza ?, he bowled during the MTN and in Pakistan and took wickets in the Metropolitan Bank series but hasn't been given any bowling in these 2 games.
I know Utseya is still young but he has had a long time as captain now and, in my opinion, appears to have learned very little. I realy think it's time for a change.
The batting yesterday is best not discussed, 85-9 from 17 overs in a 20/20 game is dreadful, even with wickets falling 18 from the last 7 overs is simply beyond belief.
Hopefully they can pull themselves together mentally or today will bring another very bad defeat.
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Here we go again...
Lions v Chevrons
Wanderers, Jo'burg, 27 March
Zimbabwe Chevrons win the toss and opt to field.
Lions team:
AN Petersen, BD Snijman, JL Ontong, VB van Jaarsveld, SC Cook, DL Makalima, WL Coetsee, S Burger, WA Deacon, F de Wet, GJP Kruger
Zimbabwe team:
H Masakadza, T Taibu, CJ Chibhabha, BRM Taylor, E Chigumbura, S Matsikenyeri, KM Dabengwa, SK Nyamuzinga, P Utseya, T Maruma, T Mupariwa
Lions v Chevrons
Wanderers, Jo'burg, 27 March
Zimbabwe Chevrons win the toss and opt to field.
Lions team:
AN Petersen, BD Snijman, JL Ontong, VB van Jaarsveld, SC Cook, DL Makalima, WL Coetsee, S Burger, WA Deacon, F de Wet, GJP Kruger
Zimbabwe team:
H Masakadza, T Taibu, CJ Chibhabha, BRM Taylor, E Chigumbura, S Matsikenyeri, KM Dabengwa, SK Nyamuzinga, P Utseya, T Maruma, T Mupariwa
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According to cricinfo there is just one change today, Timycen Maruma is in for Ray Price.
Zim have won the toss and chosen to field first.
Zim have won the toss and chosen to field first.
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1.3 Masakadza to Snijman, OUT, comes dancing down the track and has a cross-batted thwack, only to edge it to the keeper
BD Snijman c Taibu b Masakadza 4 (8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
...and that's just the sort of start we needed. :)
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Great start, I wonder whether cricinfo are right with Masakadza opening the bowling or if it's one of their mistakes and should be Mupariwa :?:
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They are now showing Masakadza as bowling the 2nd over and Mupariwa the 4th :shock:
Who is losing their marbles, Utseya or cricinfo ?
Who is losing their marbles, Utseya or cricinfo ?
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Train Driver wrote:Another defeat but a lot better showing than in the last 2 games.
Yeah, close one. Shame most of the batting order didn't really contribute, though - if Taylor had had an off day we would've been on the receiving end of another thumping. One of these days the boys will discover the meaning of "consistency"...
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Same old story really, one of these days 3 or 4 batsmen will hit form in the same game.
Anyone know if there is actually a batting coach employed by ZC ?, if not, and they can find someone willing to take up the post, then I reckon that could be a very wise investment.
Anyone know if there is actually a batting coach employed by ZC ?, if not, and they can find someone willing to take up the post, then I reckon that could be a very wise investment.
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good effort by the boys. they just didnt get over the line but compared to the other games they have have done well.
great innings by taylor and well bowled by dabengwa
great innings by taylor and well bowled by dabengwa
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Sharewell i thought the boys were going to win at one stage but thn price got slapped for 16 in the 2nd to last over.. but anyway a better effort.
Dabengwa has really ben surprising in this tournment with the ball hes doing brilliantly he must be doing alot of work with the coach on his bowling we might see him bowl alot more in international cricket if he continues this form
Dabengwa has really ben surprising in this tournment with the ball hes doing brilliantly he must be doing alot of work with the coach on his bowling we might see him bowl alot more in international cricket if he continues this form
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Now, I am waiting for the end of the series where brmtaylor.com admin comes up with a poll for the best performers. We all know who is leading the race now... 😂 😂 😂
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I can't make up my mind between Vusi Sibanda and Sean Williams at this stage, neither of them has done a thing wrong during this series 😂
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So far, I'd go with Dabengwa as the top performer, followed by Taylor.
As for the rest, well... equal last?
As for the rest, well... equal last?
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Taibu has withdrawn himself from the Pro20 squad, and is off to India for IPL. Tino Mawoyo replaces him. Graeme Cremer, considered a longer version specialist by many, has made it to the Pro20 squad as well, at the expense of Nyamuzinga.
http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/zimbabw ... 45428.html
http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/zimbabw ... 45428.html
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CrimsonAvenger wrote:Taibu has withdrawn himself from the Pro20 squad, and is off to India for IPL. Tino Mawoyo replaces him. Graeme Cremer, considered a longer version specialist by many, has made it to the Pro20 squad as well, at the expense of Nyamuzinga.
http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/zimbabw ... 45428.html
Hopefully they make either Chakabva or (ideally) Taylor wicket keeper. I seem to remember Mawoyo being pretty woeful, although I can't say for certain.
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brmtaylor.com admin wrote:Hopefully they make either Chakabva or (ideally) Taylor wicket keeper.
An interesting one, I read in the same article that Nyamuzinga was a late replacement for Chakabva in the original Pro20 squad, before he himself got replaced by Cremer. So, Chakabva is not at all part of Pro20 squad from the beginning! Does Anyone know the reason for that late replacement?
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