Match Thread:Day 4 test 1; BD vs. Zimbabwe

[reverse_swing]

Originally posted by fwullah
I reckon that both teams are in a chance to win. What do you think? Obviously, we would like to win it tomorrow, but it won't be so easy.

no chance for Zimbo.They need to score 3.7 run/over which is not easy for any test side. And tomorrow is 5th day.

[mzia]

To win Zim needs more 335 runs from 92 over @ 3.6 rate with 7 wkt. It would be more realistic to grab 7 wkt within 92 over...

[ZaKi]

before start of the Zimbabwe innings i thought Bangladesh has 55 V 45 % chance to win. And now after 4th day I think it's 60-40%.. What you think ?

Edited on, January 9, 2005, 11:10 AM GMT, by ZaKi.

[reverse_swing]

I don't think they will add this extra 2 overs brother.

[shujan]

Zimbo's chance to win is close to none but their chance to get a draw is fat.Bangladesh need to bowl tight tomorrow. Enamul has to get couple of wickets. If he does that then all 4 bowler will put good pressure on batsman. Bangladesh will win.

[reverse_swing]

win 60% draw 40%

[mzia]

Originally posted by reverse_swing
I don't think they will add this extra 2 overs brother.

It should be, these are mandetory overs.

[Zobair]

factoring in the resistance shown by the Zimbo batsmen in the first innings, reverse swing's prediction seems appropriate. All depends on that first session. If we can somehow pick up three wickets then anything is possible i.e. we can go for the kill in the final two sessions.

Originally posted by reverse_swing
win 60% draw 40%

[reverse_swing]

Originally posted by mzia

It should be, these are mandetory overs.

from my experience I don't think so.

[ZaKi]

Enamul bolwed well so far... Hope he will continue tomorrow... & Enamul will be trump card for Bangladesh tomorrow... coz Enamul can turn the ball very well... yeah better than Rafiq.... Rafiq is best in his arm ball & also his variation with speed... So, Hope our four main bolwers will do well tomorrow...as they did today..

[reverse_swing]

if this match gonna very close then they might add ..

[Ahmed_B]

naah.. not a close match anymore... BD r really on top of everything.

334 runs on 5th day with 7 wickets in hand vs. a fairly attacking BD-bowling.. is really tough.

again.. sustaining for 90 overs n retain wickets.. that is not at all easy either.

ZIMs will need miracles to save themselves!

[PoorFan]

Originally posted by fwullah
I reckon that both teams are in a chance to win. What do you think? Obviously, we would like to win it tomorrow, but it won't be so easy.

Masakadza and Taibu will not save Zimbo every time,
especially in last day of the test chaging 334 runs.
Lets have faith on our boys, couple of early wicket in the morning
will put Zimbo in huge pressure of defeat.
We had that kind of destruction so many times
and Zimbo this time is not better than BD I guess.
If Zim take out this match from us, then I am ready to give them the credit.
But I am sure our boys are well concern of this maiden test win.
So, wait for that BIG BIG WIN

[ZaKi]

Originally posted by reverse_swing

from my experience I don't think so.

reverse_swing is right... Though Bangladesh can bowl more than 95 overs by a day... coz of our 2 spinners... & as we know they will bowl as much as they can... So forget about todays's 2 overs... Hope this 2 overs will not effect the result...

[mzia]

Originally posted by reverse_swing
if this match gonna very close then they might add ..

Yes match referee will take the decision; as tomorrow is final, to cover all the over match should start earlier…

[Mr-khan]

Zim ekta chance nibe..and if they want to win their asking run rate will be 3+ and taibu will never miss the chance.So they will play oneday style but they dont have any experienced batsman who can follow the asking rate.They will take risk and lose their wicket.So bd has the chance.

[RazabQ]

ICC regulations allow Bashar to request that play be extended by an extra half hour if Zim has only one wicket left (provided light is not unsafe). With the spinners operating, we should definitely be able to get 90 odd overs in. If we can't dismiss Zim in the 90 overs, they deserve the draw. I am somewhat perturbed at the pitch makers though - where is the crumbling dammit!!!

[mahbubH]

I think Zimbo will not take a chance to win the game ... they will try their best to get a draw!

[Zobair]

I don't think or curators have the sufficient knowledge or experience to make tailor-made pitches. This pitch is certainly not all that spinner-friendly. We can win this match if our payers believe that they can. Bowl wicket to wicket thats all!

Originally posted by razabq
ICC regulations allow Bashar to request that play be extended by an extra half hour if Zim has only one wicket left (provided light is not unsafe). With the spinners operating, we should definitely be able to get 90 odd overs in. If we can't dismiss Zim in the 90 overs, they deserve the draw. I am somewhat perturbed at the pitch makers though - where is the crumbling dammit!!!

[reza_15]

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