Round two of the Logan Cup kicks off today, good news is the weather looks ok in Harare (according to my weather app) today sees the ACHPP or ‘Rangers’ as they’re known make their Logan Cup debuts, big task against the impressive Mashonaland Eagles
The other game sees the disappointing Rhinos who should be boosted by the return of PJ Moor try and rebound against the three time champions Mutare Mountaineers
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/879 ... up-2019-20
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/879 ... up-2019-20
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Logan Cup 2019/20 R2 ACHPP v Eagles & Rhinos v Mountaineers
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Is it definately two tests? If so fantastic, particularly as it's just been announced Ireland have cancelled their test v Bangladesh, and have their test in Sri Lanka pulled as well.
Sorry slightly off topic when there are two close finishes going on....love my test cricket...
Sorry slightly off topic when there are two close finishes going on....love my test cricket...
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Rangers are really going to struggle in the bowling department when Jarvis is rested or on national duty.
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Rangers are really going to struggle in the bowling department when Jarvis is rested or on national duty.
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ShareIt was quite dissapointing to see Rangers on the loosing side in their first match but they played well.
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This would have to be about the most exciting round of Logan Cup in memory.
No big scores but useful totals & some decent bowling returns. Big effort by the Eagles & an encouraging bowling return by Kyle Jarvis.
A bit of a worry for the Mountaineers with Shingi Masakadza not really producing. A fine chase by the Rhinos given their line up.
I checked the forum history & in 17/18 Brendan Taylor played the first game & got a ton. Then, after the series against the Windies he didn't play till the tour to South Africa. He missed the round that was scheduled in preparation of that tour.
No big scores but useful totals & some decent bowling returns. Big effort by the Eagles & an encouraging bowling return by Kyle Jarvis.
A bit of a worry for the Mountaineers with Shingi Masakadza not really producing. A fine chase by the Rhinos given their line up.
I checked the forum history & in 17/18 Brendan Taylor played the first game & got a ton. Then, after the series against the Windies he didn't play till the tour to South Africa. He missed the round that was scheduled in preparation of that tour.
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This would have to be about the most exciting round of Logan Cup in memory.
No big scores but useful totals & some decent bowling returns. Big effort by the Eagles & an encouraging bowling return by Kyle Jarvis.
A bit of a worry for the Mountaineers with Shingi Masakadza not really producing. A fine chase by the Rhinos given their line up.
I checked the forum history & in 17/18 Brendan Taylor played the first game & got a ton. Then, after the series against the Windies he didn't play till the tour to South Africa. He missed the round that was scheduled in preparation of that tour.
No big scores but useful totals & some decent bowling returns. Big effort by the Eagles & an encouraging bowling return by Kyle Jarvis.
A bit of a worry for the Mountaineers with Shingi Masakadza not really producing. A fine chase by the Rhinos given their line up.
I checked the forum history & in 17/18 Brendan Taylor played the first game & got a ton. Then, after the series against the Windies he didn't play till the tour to South Africa. He missed the round that was scheduled in preparation of that tour.
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Is Neville Madziva now focussing I’m batting rather than bowling?? Two really good knocks from him, such a shame they fell short.
The Rangers should be very happy with themselves, unfortunately their inexperience has hurt them there failing to defend 330, although looking at both scorecards it seems both pitches got better as the games went on.
Just shows how much a difference a sustained period of quality coaching & preparation from a good coach can do! You have to remember these guys from the Rangers are fairly unheralded players, a few names I noticed from U19s games a few years back but definitely not the cream of the crop. Brent & Campbell have got these guys prepared and they’ve come very close to winning their first Logan Cup match.
The Rangers should be very happy with themselves, unfortunately their inexperience has hurt them there failing to defend 330, although looking at both scorecards it seems both pitches got better as the games went on.
Just shows how much a difference a sustained period of quality coaching & preparation from a good coach can do! You have to remember these guys from the Rangers are fairly unheralded players, a few names I noticed from U19s games a few years back but definitely not the cream of the crop. Brent & Campbell have got these guys prepared and they’ve come very close to winning their first Logan Cup match.
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Is Neville Madziva now focussing I’m batting rather than bowling?? Two really good knocks from him, such a shame they fell short.
The Rangers should be very happy with themselves, unfortunately their inexperience has hurt them there failing to defend 330, although looking at both scorecards it seems both pitches got better as the games went on.
Just shows how much a difference a sustained period of quality coaching & preparation from a good coach can do! You have to remember these guys from the Rangers are fairly unheralded players, a few names I noticed from U19s games a few years back but definitely not the cream of the crop. Brent & Campbell have got these guys prepared and they’ve come very close to winning their first Logan Cup match.
The Rangers should be very happy with themselves, unfortunately their inexperience has hurt them there failing to defend 330, although looking at both scorecards it seems both pitches got better as the games went on.
Just shows how much a difference a sustained period of quality coaching & preparation from a good coach can do! You have to remember these guys from the Rangers are fairly unheralded players, a few names I noticed from U19s games a few years back but definitely not the cream of the crop. Brent & Campbell have got these guys prepared and they’ve come very close to winning their first Logan Cup match.
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:09 pm
Is Neville Madziva now focussing I’m batting rather than bowling?? Two really good knocks from him, such a shame they fell short.
Yeah, probably the domestic match of his career so far. Typical Madziva grit. I would love him at 8 in the test team.
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2019 2:34 pm
jaybro wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:09 pm
Is Neville Madziva now focussing I’m batting rather than bowling?? Two really good knocks from him, such a shame they fell short.
Yeah, probably the domestic match of his career so far. Typical Madziva grit. I would love him at 8 in the test team.
He needs some wickets
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:04 pm
He needs some wickets
Well that is true, but whether you go with Tiripano or Madziva (in current bowling form), they won't give you wickets at the international level anyway. Then it is down to who will give us more with the bat and dogged determination while keping things tight when they come on to bowl! Tough to choose at this point though...
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:32 am
Well that is true, but whether you go with Tiripano or Madziva (in current bowling form), they won't give you wickets at the international level anyway. Then it is down to who will give us more with the bat and dogged determination while keping things tight when they come on to bowl! Tough to choose at this point though...
Madziva ironically has a much better strike rate in ODI cricket than he does in his domestic List A career, although he only played 12 ODI matches.
Obviously being a favourite of mine I’d really like to see go well & play more international cricket, but his bowling has really tailed off in recent years, I feel he really took the ‘Freeze out’ but Streak to heart & his numbers have never been the same.
At this stage I have Tiripano slightly ahead of Madziva & Mashinge for that No.8 - 4th seam bowling - allrounder spot
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Couple of my favourites Neville Madziva & Carl Mumba having good matches for the Rhinos
The Rhinos really have let their strong position slip, the Mountaineers well on top now, Kasuza looking good for another decent score and further pushing his claim for a Test Debut.
The ACHPP are well on top against the Eagles, Gary Brent really talked up his pace attack and they didn't disappoint with Davis Murwendo & Charlton Tshuma taking 4 wickets each.
The Rhinos really have let their strong position slip, the Mountaineers well on top now, Kasuza looking good for another decent score and further pushing his claim for a Test Debut.
The ACHPP are well on top against the Eagles, Gary Brent really talked up his pace attack and they didn't disappoint with Davis Murwendo & Charlton Tshuma taking 4 wickets each.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:25 pm
Why isn’t BT playing?
Really sick of him never pitching up.
According to his tweeter BT was in Nyanga for the holidays.
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Thanks for those responses jaybro, I had assumed that Munyonga was a proper allrounder, the way he is shown as one in Cricinfo and elsewhere. Fair enough if he is not. Also explains why he did not get much bowling when he played for Zim.
Kasuza goes for 86 again and misses a century. With these two scores converted, he would have already bolted the opener slot by now. Even otherwise, now he should be the clear front runner to replace Hamilton in the test squad.
Kasuza goes for 86 again and misses a century. With these two scores converted, he would have already bolted the opener slot by now. Even otherwise, now he should be the clear front runner to replace Hamilton in the test squad.
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tawac wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:14 am
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:25 pm
Why isn’t BT playing?
Really sick of him never pitching up.
According to his tweeter BT was in Nyanga for the holidays.
See that’s s**t. He has all the time in the world to take holidays and he books it in on the first week of the domestic season!?
I’ve been very critical in the past on how draconian ZC have been with players taking time off for overseas and such (and very justified) but this has gone in ten complete other direction in case I’m missing something. It’s out of character.
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It looks as if we could get two close finishes tomorrow, both batting sides in with a chance but also only a wicket or so away from a fatal collapse.
Chatara only bowled 3 overs in the first innings and hasn't reappeared since. Let's hope it's only a minor niggle. Spinners probably hold the key for the Goats, Wellington has gone for plenty, but my man R. Kaia has already claimed two scalps.
Chatara only bowled 3 overs in the first innings and hasn't reappeared since. Let's hope it's only a minor niggle. Spinners probably hold the key for the Goats, Wellington has gone for plenty, but my man R. Kaia has already claimed two scalps.
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Yeah great to see both matches going to the final day and two great finishes on the cards.
Kamunhukamwe-Kasuza looking like the form opening pair for the time being.
Possibly one of the most important knocks in the long career of Nyathi, that hundred in the first dig. Could still turn out to be the pivotal knock if the Rhinos can win it from here. Chatara's absence definitely helping them.
In Taylor's defence, it could be said that the lack of clarity on when the domestic season begins would have led to him planning Christmas holidays after waiting for a while. But overall, he has indeed generally skipped a lot of domestic matches over the years with no clarity whatsoever. But that's a disease across the board. As I have noted before, the only national team guys who have regularly played when they have been fit seem to be Craig Ervine and Hamilton Masakadza.
Kamunhukamwe-Kasuza looking like the form opening pair for the time being.
Possibly one of the most important knocks in the long career of Nyathi, that hundred in the first dig. Could still turn out to be the pivotal knock if the Rhinos can win it from here. Chatara's absence definitely helping them.
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:30 am
See that’s s**t. He has all the time in the world to take holidays and he books it in on the first week of the domestic season!?
In Taylor's defence, it could be said that the lack of clarity on when the domestic season begins would have led to him planning Christmas holidays after waiting for a while. But overall, he has indeed generally skipped a lot of domestic matches over the years with no clarity whatsoever. But that's a disease across the board. As I have noted before, the only national team guys who have regularly played when they have been fit seem to be Craig Ervine and Hamilton Masakadza.
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Confirmed today that it will be two tests against Sri Lanka.
Battle is on to find two openers, looks like PJ is keen to open. Burl needs to get back from the BPL asap.if he wants to be picked.
A third pacer is needed to support Chatara and Jarvis, does Mumba have a chance? Or even Garwe?
Really hope Chisoro is picked as the spinner, no one better than him and he can add runs at number 8. Or does Kaia play as an allrounder?
Battle is on to find two openers, looks like PJ is keen to open. Burl needs to get back from the BPL asap.if he wants to be picked.
A third pacer is needed to support Chatara and Jarvis, does Mumba have a chance? Or even Garwe?
Really hope Chisoro is picked as the spinner, no one better than him and he can add runs at number 8. Or does Kaia play as an allrounder?
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