23 June 2012, Harare Sports Club. Play starts 1pm Zim / 12pm UK.
Televised: Supersport 2 / SS2 HD (Africa), Channel 9 (Bangladesh), Channel 9 UK (Sky channel 834, no subscription required).
Online stream: http://www.jagobd.com/channel9uk.html
I have a prior engagement at Stormont (Ireland v Australia, weather permitting), but will be carrying a small mountain of gadgetry to make sure I can still follow this one, too. :)
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[Match Thread] 6th Match: Zimbabwe v South Africa
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Zim need to prove themselves today against a wounded SA side playing for PRIDE.
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A Bangladesh/Zimbabwe final would be just what the doctor ordered.
Really arrogant of South Africa to send a second string side to pay, hope we stuff them and show that Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are no longer walk overs!
Really arrogant of South Africa to send a second string side to pay, hope we stuff them and show that Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are no longer walk overs!
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This is when you wish it was an official series - none of this will be in the record books as such, so naysayers can safely ignore it.
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This is a terrible start. We really need to get about 140 to ensure we don't lose out on NRR.
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Ahhh crap. And here we go again blowing a chance at the final.
Hopefully we can lift our game now and just get a decent enough total.
Hopefully we can lift our game now and just get a decent enough total.
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Wallers wicket came about from something ive been saying, lack of foot movement and fishing at the ball.
But hopefully we learn form this experience.
But hopefully we learn form this experience.
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No Chigs, why you fishing for the ball. Move your feet and get behind. Ahhh this is the Zim im used to.
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It's a tough ask, but with Levi out I guess there's a chance we can make it through the 15th over now.
If we can keep Ontong on strike, maybe not concede a boundary for the next over or two... strangely, a wicket is probably not the desired outcome at the moment. Albie Morkel could take the game away from us in a few lusty blows.
If we can keep Ontong on strike, maybe not concede a boundary for the next over or two... strangely, a wicket is probably not the desired outcome at the moment. Albie Morkel could take the game away from us in a few lusty blows.
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Great spell by Cremer. We have to defend 22 runs from this over, come on Muzhunge!
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ShareAfter today's performance I'm officially a member of the Cremer appreciation society! He's so so gun!
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Bit of a hollow victory. South Africa could have pressed for a 15 over victory even when Levi got out, but they chose not to. Having said that, no amount of defence could have stopped South Africa from winning inside 15 overs if it wasn't for Graeme Cremer. His 36 propelled Zimbabwe to a total that was never going to be enough to win, but could be enough to stop SA from winning comprehensively. And his four over spell also was vital despite a lot of those balls going to Behardien and Ontong. Of note, Behardien had no idea when Cremer bowled his wrong-un. He's fast becoming the best spinner in the country, and given Chigumbura's form he may well be trying to carve a spot in the Test and ODI teams as an allrounder.
On the plus side, today's game is a write off. A chance to reset. Anything in the 160 region is a good total and if Zimbabwe can get rid of Amla and Levi early the job is half done.
On the plus side, today's game is a write off. A chance to reset. Anything in the 160 region is a good total and if Zimbabwe can get rid of Amla and Levi early the job is half done.
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Great news that we are in the final. I look forward to victory over South Africa. Too bad that Craig Ervine has had a wretched run in this series.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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is it just me or has Utseya been rather unaffective in these matches either as a container or a wicketaker?
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jimbo wrote:is it just me or has Utseya been rather unaffective in these matches either as a container or a wicketaker?
Im with you on this one. Ive found he has become rather ineffective for a long time now. Probably getting a bit too stale and needs to take a break, work on his game and come back stronger and better.
Performance last night was below par from a team that we know are capable of much better. Cant rely too much on the top 3 to perform. Cremer has really impressed me this series, with both bat and ball. Lets hope he keeps growing.
One thing we need to work on apart from foot movement when at the crease and not playing across the line, is our bowling. We had so many different bowlers yesterday. Also, Muzhange came in very late and Mpofu, who looked good, only got one over. No need to chop and change between bowlers, pick a solid core, build on them and you keep improving and getting better.
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