Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Harare, Aug 16, 2011

[Ashraful_Rox]

Zimbabwe on the verge of winning their first odi series since 2006, Zimbabwe are favorites. Don't see Bangladesh winning a single match.

won the toss and elected to field first.

From Zimbabwe's point don't think any changes are necessary.

For Bangladesh, either Imrul, Ashraful or Riyadh needs to be replaced with Big Z. And Shafiul with Nazmul. Won't make any difference though, I see Zimbabwe winning by 50+ runs.

Match about to begin in 15 minutes

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This has to be the ugliest Bangladeshi jersey in times, why put orange

Bangladesh in with 3 trundlers and dropped Ashraful for Shuvagoto Hom and Nazmul comes in for Razzak

 

[ninjafirstslip]

Imrul kayes would have made a great parking inspector almost a shame.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

he's wasting his time in cricket no doubt

 

[chaiwala]

Nice start for Bangladesh.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

cautious start...maybe bangla will beat them today...batting second always helps set the pace on SR.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Zimbabwe playing sensibly, good approach by the batsmen so far, I can sense a Coventry like innings coming up

 

[ninjafirstslip]

is nazmul related to nasir?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

is nazmul related to nasir?

Nah he's not.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

9/0 after 4 overs.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

keep it pitched up boys dont have the speed for the bouncer just yet.

 

[chaiwala]

Why does it seem like every commentator discusses trigger movements of batsmen these days?

 

[ninjafirstslip]

Why does it seem like every commentator discusses trigger movements of batsmen these days?

they are seduced by buzzwords
they sweep it like a vacuum cleaner

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe should aim for at least 250.

 

[chaiwala]

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

:4 by Sibanda smashed

 

[Justcrazy]

................. just what the doctor ordered

 

[chaiwala]

they are seduced by buzzwords
they sweep it like a vacuum cleaner

haha indeed!

 

[Justcrazy]

After 10 Zim should look to be at least 35 /0. That should be the target

 

[ninjafirstslip]

why would you take out ashraful and keep imrul....at least if ashraful goes off it will win the game.

 

[chaiwala]

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

terrible shot to get out

 

[chaiwala]

Poor shot by Taylor!!

 

[Justcrazy]

Taylor ........needs to play a big one here today. Bangladesh bowlers are not threatening. Its an ideal situation for him to get a big one.

 

[Justcrazy]

lol

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

why would you take out ashraful and keep imrul....at least if ashraful goes off it will win the game.

Imrul is from the same village as and is close friends with him, politics

Can't stand Imrul

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This is why we need Big Z at slip, at 6'3 he can catch it, if it was Ash it would have flown over his head at 5'4

 

[Justcrazy]

This partnership is crucial...........

 

[ninjafirstslip]

Imrul is from the same village as and is close friends with him, politics

Can't stand Imrul

i thought shakib was considered the few pillars from BCB going down the PCB route.

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe 14/1 (7.1 ov)

Bangladesh must be given the credit.......... they have bowled well.

 

[Justcrazy]

Run rate 1.87 .......... less than 2. Zimbabwe needs to get the run rate up.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

i thought shakib was considered the few pillars from BCB going down the PCB route.

We are quick learners when it comes to corruption

 

[Fireworks11]

Bangladesh will win this by 4 wickets.

 

[chaiwala]

great shot

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

:4 by Sibanda the guy is the wall of Zimbabwe

 

[Justcrazy]

;four

 

[Fireworks11]

cracked

 

[Justcrazy]

run rate 2.44 ......... how much difference does one good shot make.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

We are quick learners when it comes to corruption

as biggie smalls says a thrillin is a killin:rana
lets watch imrul thrill us to death.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Terrible delivery way down the leg side

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[ninjafirstslip]

get sibanda out and expose that middle order

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

as biggie smalls says a thrillin is a killin:rana
lets watch imrul thrill us to death.

hahaha Imrul jokes never gets old

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

22/1 after 10 overs. Good start for us I guess

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe 22/1 after 10................ Bangladesh have won the first mini battle.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

:4 what a great shot by Sibanda, excellent shot

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

At shafiul's pace he shouldn't be bowling short balls

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe need more of those......... If bangladesh can restrict them to 220 - 240 ........Bangladesh would fancy there chances.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

hahaha Imrul jokes never gets old

at least your farhat can catch ours is like a gorilla trying to make love to a giraffe...plain wrong and unecessary.

Then he gives the smile that makes polar bears cry

 

[ninjafirstslip]

sibanda is key...he has been very consistent with this attack

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe need to make full use of this PP and try and get at least 35 runs without loosing a wicket.

 

[Justcrazy]

13 runs from 2 PP overs..........so far.

 

[Fireworks11]

Need to maximise the PP.

 

[Justcrazy]

shafiul is bowling good length today.......despite lacking in pace. He has not allowed the Zimbabwe to go free.

 

[Justcrazy]

Need to maximise the PP.

Yessss. Look to get at least 35 from those 5 overs

 

[Justcrazy]

at last.

 

[Justcrazy]

Run Rate....... 3 for the first time.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

scolding imrul haha

UT

 

[Justcrazy]

a big wicket ................ sibanda gone.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

see your farhat just caught that

 

[Fireworks11]

That walk to the dressing room...

 

[Justcrazy]

Taibu is experienced player........he needs to score when it matters .......and the time is right now.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

see your farhat just caught that

With that he booked his place in the team for the next 20 matches :rana

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe needs this partnership to go on for another 10 overs.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

With that he booked his place in the team for the next 20 matches :rana

he will be taking a ball and a stump to remember this game.

be worth millions in a couple of years

 

[Justcrazy]

Hamilton Masakadza needs to move on 7 runs from 24 balls. Its no good.

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe do not look like getting 220.

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe is finding is tough...... 46 /2 after 18.3

 

[ninjafirstslip]

choking the runs now.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Zimbabwe back in the game, smashed nasir for back to back :4

 

[Justcrazy]

Taibuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe needs more of this.

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[Justcrazy]

Zimbabwe 73/2 (21.3 ov)

This partnership needs to stay till 30 overs, to build a big platform.

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[Justcrazy]

run rate 3.6

Its looking good for Zimbabwe. I hope they carry on.

 

[kingusama92]

Zimbabwe showing how to bat when the going is tough.

They are gritting it out like a normal batting side. A lesson for Bengali batsmen.

 

[Justcrazy]

Both the batsman are settle now, they must make it count.

 

[ash 68]

170/2 in 40 overs

Im guessing 260