Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | 3rd LOI | 28 November 2024

I think we might as well have a look at Maposa instead of Gwandu.

I wouldn't change anything else personally. There may be an argument from some to maybe give Bennett a chance to open and then bring in Madande at 7. But I say give the current batting lineup the chance to redeem themselves after the two previous poor performances.

More rain in the forecast.

Typical, it hasn't actually rained in Bulwayo for around 18 months. Until the cricket arrives, of course 😂 😂

Ya, rains sorely needed down there.

Surely depends on what pitch has been prepared? If the curator has been told to prepare one that doesn't turn then we're losing big.

If it's not turning Mavuta needs to be swapped out.

That's Madande or Musekiwa. Given that they'll probably be coming in earlier rather than later Madande possibly shades it.

TG probably needs to be replaced. Statistically we have our greatest ever T20 batsman itching to go. It's a no-brainer.

I don't get these 20 starts and then going out which Zim has perfected. Our batters look good up until the point they're suddenly out.

Williams is scoring 100 today.

Whilst Blessing and Richie are wicket takers, they're not that accurate. There's always a 4 ball somewhere.

This Ayub guy is the real deal. Eeish

Mr Twig wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:10 pm

looks like the 38 year olds needed to save the series again.

Ervine's ODI career on the line right now

We last played an ODI 10 or 11 months ago. Nobody's career should be on the line except for the Board and Mutendira. It's a disgrace.

If we just play these better sides regularly we will step up, we are not s**t.

Gumbie isn't suited for modern day ODIs. He can't play fast and he fails more often than not so the benefit of him seeing off the new ball is achieved only 1/3 times. That's not good enough.

Ben Curran has had a good season, why can't he get into the side?

Googly wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:03 pm

Sri Lanka 42 all out!

Lol, yeah.

Marumani is frustrating. I remain convinced he will make it and be huge for Zim at some point.

Minimum 100 run partnership needed from Craig and Raza

sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:31 pm

Gumbie isn't suited for modern day ODIs. He can't play fast and he fails more often than not so the benefit of him seeing off the new ball is achieved only 1/3 times. That's not good enough.

Ben Curran has had a good season, why can't he get into the side?

I disagree. I think Overlord has what it takes. I hate the chopping and changing. It's selectors panicking when they've got nothing on the line, they still get to drink Green Label and get a fat paycheck regardless of what happens. They'll get a free hooker from Singo tonite, win lose or draw. Absolutely nothing at stake for them. What's the point of making the players panic as well. Let this squad see it out for a couple of series. They put themselves under pressure without the selectors compounding the problem.

Wes will get an early recall, they won't let that one go. That hundred will give him 3 more years.

Once again zero game awareness from Raza, as usual. He did that in the crucial WCQ game as well, so it's quite obvious anyways.

Even going at a run a ball until the 40th over would have got them close to 210... Scoring 90-95 runs in last 10 overs these days is possible... Not easy but possible.

Literally no game awareness.

Googly wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 1:07 pm

sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:31 pm

Gumbie isn't suited for modern day ODIs. He can't play fast and he fails more often than not so the benefit of him seeing off the new ball is achieved only 1/3 times. That's not good enough.

Ben Curran has had a good season, why can't he get into the side?

I disagree. I think Overlord has what it takes. I hate the chopping and changing. It's selectors panicking when they've got nothing on the line, they still get to drink Green Label and get a fat paycheck regardless of what happens. They'll get a free hooker from Singo tonite, win lose or draw. Absolutely nothing at stake for them. What's the point of making the players panic as well. Let this squad see it out for a couple of series. They put themselves under pressure without the selectors compounding the problem.

Wes will get an early recall, they won't let that one go. That hundred will give him 3 more years.

But why should Curran not get his chance? I can understand if there is no one else to stake a claim, moreover competition is good for players.