With three T20Is, the action turns to Grange. There is no information on the squads, as expected, but it is commonly assumed that Zim will field a 'Masakadja-Rajput XI.' Match at 6 pm IST.
In terms of statistics, we won the only T20I match between these two teams, which was the T20I World Cup (when I met Raza for the first time and he gave me his shirt), where Wellington rose to prominence and got (if I'm not mistaken) his first player of the match award.
In ODIs, the teams are more evenly matched, with Zimbabwe missing an opportunity in 2017 when the series was tied at 1-1. The highlights of this series were Williams, Cremer (5-fer), Waller 92, and Raza's undefeated 50. They next met in the 2018 World Cup Qualifier in Byo, where, after qualifying to the Super Six stage, they faced off in a nail-biter, with Muzarabani-Taylor holding their nerve to defend one off the final over amid wild celebrations to save the match from defeat. During the series, Lady Cremer (who was more trustworthy than CricInfo) captured the moment. Relive the thrills.
https://twitter.com/MernaCremer767/stat ... 56320?s=20
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Scotland have won the toss & elected to bat first
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Xlife wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:10 am
TapsC2 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:18 am
Aa it stands we are only missing 1 player (Raza). This basically what an almost full strength Zimbabwe team looks like now. We have to accept that and offer no excuses. Only a series victory would be good enough.
What do you mean, is he injured?
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Jemisi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:29 pm
Xlife wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:07 pm
Jemisi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:54 am
I agree, every series has meaning.
You are the very same people that will be moaning the loudest when senior players can't play an ODI or Test (injury/covid etc) and a youngster is put in and fails due to lack of experience
I don't understand. Are you suggesting that we play more games than our players can manage?
I'm saying we should play young talent as much as possible in less meaningful games so that they can step up when put into more critical games
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Oops! No broadcast in India for this one! Guess I'll have to follow the scores only.
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Wellington has opened & taken wicket in the first over
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Williams is playing. That is good to see.
They will be much better off playing Tari ahead of Marumani for now.
They will be much better off playing Tari ahead of Marumani for now.
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:04 pm
Oops! No broadcast in India for this one! Guess I'll have to follow the scores only.
Cricket Scotland YouTube channel said they will be streaming soon... They're currently experiencing technical difficulties
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Xlife wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:53 pm
Jemisi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:29 pm
Xlife wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:07 pm
You are the very same people that will be moaning the loudest when senior players can't play an ODI or Test (injury/covid etc) and a youngster is put in and fails due to lack of experience
I don't understand. Are you suggesting that we play more games than our players can manage?
I'm saying we should play young talent as much as possible in less meaningful games so that they can step up when put into more critical games
Playing maybe one extra youth in T20 makes some sense, but not wholesale like they did against Ireland.
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Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic) wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:07 pm
No Muzarabani, no Raza
They are probably resting Blessing.
I think Raza is already back home mate. He won't play this series.
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50 international wickets for Wellington
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This IPG company needs to improve their streaming services. Always a delay or poor quality
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150 international wickets for Larry
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Jemisi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:11 pm
50 international wickets for Wellington
Jemisi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:16 pm
150 international wickets for Larry
Congrats to both!
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Jongwe seems quicker today but not sure if it is helpful
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