Match: Grameen Phone Bangladesh Cricket Academy vs Zimbabweans
Dates: Jan 6 - Jan 8 (Three day match)
Venue: Bogra, Bangladesh
Weather: Sunny, Cloudy, Sunny - all days in the low to mid 20's.
Zimbabwean squad: Prosper Utseya (Captain), Hamilton Masakadza, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Sean Williams, Tatenda Taibu (Wicketkeeper), Stuart Matsikenyeri, Elton Chigumbura, Keith Dabengwa, Tawanda Mupariwa, Edward Rainsford, Christopher Mpofu, Raymond Price, Graeme Cremer, Malcolm Waller, Forster Mutizwa (Wicketkeeper).
GP-BCB Academy squad: Jahurul Islam, Md. Mithun (Wicketkeeper), Nasiruddin Faruque, Naeem Islam (Captain), Marshall Ayub (Vice Captain), Kamrul Islam Emon, Saqlain Sajib, Robiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Sajedul Islam, Raihan Uddin Arafat, Mahmudul Hasan, Ashraful Aziz, Nazmul Hossain
Let's use this thread to discuss the 3-day match beginning tomorrow. Seeing it's against the academy team, I guess it won't be an official First Class match. Looking at the players in that team, I haven't heard of any of them (maybe Detective RDS knows about some of them). Even over 3 days, Zimbabwe should win this match comfortably.
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The Bangladesh Academy side, according to cricinfo :?
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Happy New Year to you all, i hope that 2009 will be a large improvement on 2008
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Happy New Year to you all, i hope that 2009 will be a large improvement on 2008
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GP-BCB Academy squad: Jahurul Islam, Md. Mithun (Wicketkeeper), Nasiruddin Faruque, Naeem Islam (Captain), Marshall Ayub (Vice Captain), Kamrul Islam Emon, Saqlain Sajib, Robiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Sajedul Islam, Raihan Uddin Arafat, Mahmudul Hasan, Ashraful Aziz, Nazmul Hossain.
It's not an official FC match,it's a tour match for the Zimbabweans.Ya,I know most of them.From the 14 players in the squad,3 players hv appeared in the test level.They are the captain Naeem Islam,Nazmul Hussain and Sajidul Islam.
1.Naeem Islam who is 22 years old could hv been playing the test series against Sri Lanka.But just before the test series,he sustained a hand injury and was left out from the team.He is a right handed batsman and an off spinner.It's a way for him to get back into the ODI squad by showing some performance and fitness.Naeem played 2 tests(1 against New Zealand and 1 against South Africa).He didnt enjoy much success in the test level but was impressive enough in the ODI level.In 2 tests he has 44 runs at 11,best 19 and taken 1 wicket at 46.But in 5 ODIs he has scored 87 runs at 43.50,best 46* and took 7 wickets at 32.57,best 3/60.He has a good FC record with the bat scoring 2474 runs in 46 FC match at 35.34 with 17X50,4X100,best 126.In his last FC match he scored 87 runs against Rajshahi Division and bowled a figure (6-1-11-1).In his last List A match which he played yesterday scored 21 runs.But he will be the main player of GP-BCB Academy in this match.
2.Nazmul Hussain who is 21 years old is always coming in and getting out from the squad for the last couple of years due to injury or having good pacers by Ban who hv past Nazmul.Nazmul is a left arm medium fast bowler.I can remeber he has bowled a figure of 3/60 against Australia in the Natwest Series 2005 in England including a wicket of Mathew Hayden.He did play only one test back in 2004 against India and bowled a figure of (25.5-4-114-2)in an innings defeat match of Bangladesh.He played 19 ODIs and took 19 wickets at 41.36,best 4/40(probably against India).Last played against Australia in the 2nd ODI in Darwin but didnt bowl.He didnt hv a good NCL taking 6 wickets in 4 matches at 38.50.best 3/49.But he bowled a figure of (10-2-31-1) against Dhaka Division in his last List A appearance in Jan 2.As he did appear in the international level,he is called here to give him a chance to show his performance in order to get into the side.
3.Sajidul Islam who is 20 years old is a very good young left arm medium fast bowler.He has played 2 tests against New Zealand in New Zealand and took 3 wickets at 58.33,best 2/71 in Dunedin.Sajidul was with the squad which toured South Africa recently.He has a good FC record taking 98 wickets in 33 FC match at 28.52,best 6/51.He has bowled a figure of (10-1-32-2) which he played for Ban A against Durham in England in his last List A match.He played 6 matches in NCL and has taken 18 wickets at 21.83,best 6/51.He will definitely earn international call if he fires up with the ball in this match.He will be the key bowler for GP-BCB Academy team in this match.
4.20 years old Marshall Ayub is the vice captain of this match.He is a young talented right handed batsman and a leg spinner,infact an all-rounder.Marshall has a good domestic FC record scoring 1367 runs in 28 FC match at 32.54 with 6X50,3X100,best 181 and has taken 32 wickets at 29.25,best 6/90.He is the 10th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 499 runs in 10 matches at 31.18 with 2X50,1X100,best 181 and took 10 wickets at 27.60,best 4/36.It's a just a matter of time that he will earn international call up through performance.
5.22 years old Jahurul Islam is an another talented right handed opening wicket-keeper batsman.He has played 50 FC match and scored 2632 runs at 31.71 with 19X50,3X100,best 139.He is the 4th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 603 runs in 10 matches at 43.07 with 3X50,1X100,best 130.I think,he will be called in the national squad if Mushfiqur Rahim is injured or lost his form.
6.25 years old Nasiruddin Faruque is a right handed opening batsman.He has played 42 FC match and scored 2030 runs at 30.29 with 11X50,4X100,best 141.He is the 5th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 580 runs in 10 matches at 34.11 with 2X50,2X100,best 109.He has given a chance for this performance.
7.22 years old Kamrul Islam is a right handed middle order batsman.I'm not so convinced abt his selection.He has played 20 FC match and scored 787 runs at 24.59 with 4X50,1X100,best 159.He didnt hv a good NCL season either in 9 match he scored 306 runs at 23.53 with 3X50,best 89*.But I think his List A record has helped him in this selection.In 11 List A match he scored 221 runs at 36.83 with 1X50,best 78*.He did score a 29* to help his team into victory in his last List A match yesterday.
8.I think,18 years old Mithun Ali will be a player to be watch ou for.He is a right handed wicket keeper batsman.From his cricinfo profile,I came to know that he likes to bat like Adam Gilchirst in a aggressive way.True saying,he has just hit yesterday in a List A match against Barisal Division an aggressive 57 runs in 47 bowls with 1 boundary and 5 sixes!He has played 12 FC match and scored 535 runs at 24.31 with 2X50,1X100,best 106.
9.Robiul Islam is a pace bowler.He is the inform bowler in this team.In 24 FC matches he has taken 79 wickets at 29.41,best 5/60.He is the 2nd leading wicket taker in the NCL taking 48 wickets in 9 matches at 19.31,best 5/60.In his last FC match against Rajshahi Division he has bowled figures of (16.2-0-68-5) and (19.5-1-81-3).He is really knocking the door of the international team and this is a good chance for him to show his promise.
10.19 years old Rubel Hussain is a right arm medium fast bowler.In 8 FC match he has taken 19 wickets at 44.52,best 5/60.He has played 2 matches in the NCL and taken 8 wickets at 23.62,best 5/60.In his last FC match against Sylhet Division,he has bowled his career best figure of (14.2-2-60-5).In 9 List A match he has got 13 wickets at 25.15,best 3/13.He also represented Bangladesh A side.He bowled a figure of (4-1-19-0) against Ireland in a Twenty-20 match in Eglinton,Ireland.I hv also heard that he can bowl very fast.A lots of talent has included him in this squad.
11.I think,Saqlain Sajib is a spinner with a very good domestic record.In 10 FC match he has taken 40 wickets at 20.57,best 6/101.In 15 List A matches he has taken 25 wickets at 21.36,best 4/17.He has bowled a figure of (9-0-33-1) against Dhaka Division in a List A match yesterday.He has bowled figures of (3-0-3-2) and (20-9-36-2) against Chittagong Division in his last FC match.He has got 9 wickets in 3 matches in NCL at 19.55,best 3/55.
12.18 years old Ashraful Aziz is a right handed opening batsman.I dont know anything abt him.Seeing his record I cn say he has got the opportunity of his being young.He has played 5 FC match and scored 183 runs at 18.30 with 1X100,best 105.
13.18 years old Mahbudul Hasan is a right handed batsman and a right arm off spinner of Bangladesh U-19 team.He hsnt appeared in the FC level yet.I think,he won't be selected in the final eleven.
14.Raihanuddin Arafat is a leg spinner.In 9 FC match he has taken 21 wickets at 36.57,best 3/35.He has bowled a figure of (24.2-6-80-2) against Dhaka Division in his last FC match.His age is unknown but I think he is young and so he has got the benifit of it.I think,he has got less chance of being selected in the final 11.
Probable Team: (11 batting,11 bowling)
1.Jahurul Islam
2.Nasiruddin Faruque
3.Marshall Ayub(Vice Captain)
4.Kamrul Islam
5.Naeem Islam(Captain)
6.Mithun Ali(WK)
7.Ashraful Aziz
8.Sajidul Islam
9.Nazmul Hussain
10.Robiul Islam
11.Saqlain Sajib
Rubel Hussain(12th men)
In my opinion,this will be the best team.BCB hasnt picked up some players who hv done well in the National Cricket League(NCL) as the domestic One day tournament is going on in Bangladesh.This is a good chance for the Zimbabwean to hv some match practise and by winning this match they can certainly boost their confidence level.
It's not an official FC match,it's a tour match for the Zimbabweans.Ya,I know most of them.From the 14 players in the squad,3 players hv appeared in the test level.They are the captain Naeem Islam,Nazmul Hussain and Sajidul Islam.
1.Naeem Islam who is 22 years old could hv been playing the test series against Sri Lanka.But just before the test series,he sustained a hand injury and was left out from the team.He is a right handed batsman and an off spinner.It's a way for him to get back into the ODI squad by showing some performance and fitness.Naeem played 2 tests(1 against New Zealand and 1 against South Africa).He didnt enjoy much success in the test level but was impressive enough in the ODI level.In 2 tests he has 44 runs at 11,best 19 and taken 1 wicket at 46.But in 5 ODIs he has scored 87 runs at 43.50,best 46* and took 7 wickets at 32.57,best 3/60.He has a good FC record with the bat scoring 2474 runs in 46 FC match at 35.34 with 17X50,4X100,best 126.In his last FC match he scored 87 runs against Rajshahi Division and bowled a figure (6-1-11-1).In his last List A match which he played yesterday scored 21 runs.But he will be the main player of GP-BCB Academy in this match.
2.Nazmul Hussain who is 21 years old is always coming in and getting out from the squad for the last couple of years due to injury or having good pacers by Ban who hv past Nazmul.Nazmul is a left arm medium fast bowler.I can remeber he has bowled a figure of 3/60 against Australia in the Natwest Series 2005 in England including a wicket of Mathew Hayden.He did play only one test back in 2004 against India and bowled a figure of (25.5-4-114-2)in an innings defeat match of Bangladesh.He played 19 ODIs and took 19 wickets at 41.36,best 4/40(probably against India).Last played against Australia in the 2nd ODI in Darwin but didnt bowl.He didnt hv a good NCL taking 6 wickets in 4 matches at 38.50.best 3/49.But he bowled a figure of (10-2-31-1) against Dhaka Division in his last List A appearance in Jan 2.As he did appear in the international level,he is called here to give him a chance to show his performance in order to get into the side.
3.Sajidul Islam who is 20 years old is a very good young left arm medium fast bowler.He has played 2 tests against New Zealand in New Zealand and took 3 wickets at 58.33,best 2/71 in Dunedin.Sajidul was with the squad which toured South Africa recently.He has a good FC record taking 98 wickets in 33 FC match at 28.52,best 6/51.He has bowled a figure of (10-1-32-2) which he played for Ban A against Durham in England in his last List A match.He played 6 matches in NCL and has taken 18 wickets at 21.83,best 6/51.He will definitely earn international call if he fires up with the ball in this match.He will be the key bowler for GP-BCB Academy team in this match.
4.20 years old Marshall Ayub is the vice captain of this match.He is a young talented right handed batsman and a leg spinner,infact an all-rounder.Marshall has a good domestic FC record scoring 1367 runs in 28 FC match at 32.54 with 6X50,3X100,best 181 and has taken 32 wickets at 29.25,best 6/90.He is the 10th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 499 runs in 10 matches at 31.18 with 2X50,1X100,best 181 and took 10 wickets at 27.60,best 4/36.It's a just a matter of time that he will earn international call up through performance.
5.22 years old Jahurul Islam is an another talented right handed opening wicket-keeper batsman.He has played 50 FC match and scored 2632 runs at 31.71 with 19X50,3X100,best 139.He is the 4th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 603 runs in 10 matches at 43.07 with 3X50,1X100,best 130.I think,he will be called in the national squad if Mushfiqur Rahim is injured or lost his form.
6.25 years old Nasiruddin Faruque is a right handed opening batsman.He has played 42 FC match and scored 2030 runs at 30.29 with 11X50,4X100,best 141.He is the 5th leading run scorer in the NCL scoring 580 runs in 10 matches at 34.11 with 2X50,2X100,best 109.He has given a chance for this performance.
7.22 years old Kamrul Islam is a right handed middle order batsman.I'm not so convinced abt his selection.He has played 20 FC match and scored 787 runs at 24.59 with 4X50,1X100,best 159.He didnt hv a good NCL season either in 9 match he scored 306 runs at 23.53 with 3X50,best 89*.But I think his List A record has helped him in this selection.In 11 List A match he scored 221 runs at 36.83 with 1X50,best 78*.He did score a 29* to help his team into victory in his last List A match yesterday.
8.I think,18 years old Mithun Ali will be a player to be watch ou for.He is a right handed wicket keeper batsman.From his cricinfo profile,I came to know that he likes to bat like Adam Gilchirst in a aggressive way.True saying,he has just hit yesterday in a List A match against Barisal Division an aggressive 57 runs in 47 bowls with 1 boundary and 5 sixes!He has played 12 FC match and scored 535 runs at 24.31 with 2X50,1X100,best 106.
9.Robiul Islam is a pace bowler.He is the inform bowler in this team.In 24 FC matches he has taken 79 wickets at 29.41,best 5/60.He is the 2nd leading wicket taker in the NCL taking 48 wickets in 9 matches at 19.31,best 5/60.In his last FC match against Rajshahi Division he has bowled figures of (16.2-0-68-5) and (19.5-1-81-3).He is really knocking the door of the international team and this is a good chance for him to show his promise.
10.19 years old Rubel Hussain is a right arm medium fast bowler.In 8 FC match he has taken 19 wickets at 44.52,best 5/60.He has played 2 matches in the NCL and taken 8 wickets at 23.62,best 5/60.In his last FC match against Sylhet Division,he has bowled his career best figure of (14.2-2-60-5).In 9 List A match he has got 13 wickets at 25.15,best 3/13.He also represented Bangladesh A side.He bowled a figure of (4-1-19-0) against Ireland in a Twenty-20 match in Eglinton,Ireland.I hv also heard that he can bowl very fast.A lots of talent has included him in this squad.
11.I think,Saqlain Sajib is a spinner with a very good domestic record.In 10 FC match he has taken 40 wickets at 20.57,best 6/101.In 15 List A matches he has taken 25 wickets at 21.36,best 4/17.He has bowled a figure of (9-0-33-1) against Dhaka Division in a List A match yesterday.He has bowled figures of (3-0-3-2) and (20-9-36-2) against Chittagong Division in his last FC match.He has got 9 wickets in 3 matches in NCL at 19.55,best 3/55.
12.18 years old Ashraful Aziz is a right handed opening batsman.I dont know anything abt him.Seeing his record I cn say he has got the opportunity of his being young.He has played 5 FC match and scored 183 runs at 18.30 with 1X100,best 105.
13.18 years old Mahbudul Hasan is a right handed batsman and a right arm off spinner of Bangladesh U-19 team.He hsnt appeared in the FC level yet.I think,he won't be selected in the final eleven.
14.Raihanuddin Arafat is a leg spinner.In 9 FC match he has taken 21 wickets at 36.57,best 3/35.He has bowled a figure of (24.2-6-80-2) against Dhaka Division in his last FC match.His age is unknown but I think he is young and so he has got the benifit of it.I think,he has got less chance of being selected in the final 11.
Probable Team: (11 batting,11 bowling)
1.Jahurul Islam
2.Nasiruddin Faruque
3.Marshall Ayub(Vice Captain)
4.Kamrul Islam
5.Naeem Islam(Captain)
6.Mithun Ali(WK)
7.Ashraful Aziz
8.Sajidul Islam
9.Nazmul Hussain
10.Robiul Islam
11.Saqlain Sajib
Rubel Hussain(12th men)
In my opinion,this will be the best team.BCB hasnt picked up some players who hv done well in the National Cricket League(NCL) as the domestic One day tournament is going on in Bangladesh.This is a good chance for the Zimbabwean to hv some match practise and by winning this match they can certainly boost their confidence level.
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ShareI want to see Rubel Hossain in the playing XI...if he performs well he might get a chance in the 3-match series
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hey hoodlum see that you made it across from bangla cricket, hope your here to stay
rubel hossion is fast but inexperianced, i dont think he is anywhere near the bangladesh national team at the time
i feel that we will find this game more difficult that the one day series difficult as the bangladesh x1 boys have been playing a lot of cricket recently looking at there first class competition and these players will be the in form players
rubel hossion is fast but inexperianced, i dont think he is anywhere near the bangladesh national team at the time
i feel that we will find this game more difficult that the one day series difficult as the bangladesh x1 boys have been playing a lot of cricket recently looking at there first class competition and these players will be the in form players
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I don't think this tour match will be as difficult for the Zimbabweans as the ODI series.The best players of Bangladesh are playing international cricket right now.It also cant be denied that the inform players are also named in the BCB Academy team infact 3 international players are in the side:Naeem,Nazmul and Sajidul.Amoung them Naeem Islam of course will be in the ODI squad of Bangladesh.Selection of Nazmul and Sajidul will be depended on their performance.There is inform players in the BCB Academy side like Jahurul Islam,Nasiruddin Faruque,Robiul Islam,Rubel Hussain.Marshall Ayub and Mithun Ali are talented players with some decent domestic performance under their belt.Saqlain Sajib is a spinner,but his name will come in the national side after Shohowardi Shuvo and Nabil Samad who are engaged in playing List A matches.But Kamrul Islam,Raihanuddin Arafat has got the benifit of their young age while Ashraful Aziz and Mahbudul Hasan is very inexperienced.
In Rubel Hussain's selection,I think it will be difficult for him to make into the 11.He is just 19,he has got many time for being selected.Ban international side has got Mashrafe Mortaza,Shahadat Hussain and Mahbubul Alam.It is to be noticed that Ban coach Jamie Siddons wants to stick with the players who hv played in the international level.So,the performance of this match will speak,I think from Nazmul and Sajidul,one will be selected.There are 2 domestic pacers are also in the side:Robiul and Rubel and Robiul has got better performance than Rubel.So,it will be really tough for him.But if he can do anything extra-ordinary,he will be selected.
In Rubel Hussain's selection,I think it will be difficult for him to make into the 11.He is just 19,he has got many time for being selected.Ban international side has got Mashrafe Mortaza,Shahadat Hussain and Mahbubul Alam.It is to be noticed that Ban coach Jamie Siddons wants to stick with the players who hv played in the international level.So,the performance of this match will speak,I think from Nazmul and Sajidul,one will be selected.There are 2 domestic pacers are also in the side:Robiul and Rubel and Robiul has got better performance than Rubel.So,it will be really tough for him.But if he can do anything extra-ordinary,he will be selected.
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ShareActually, the team isnt selected considering the domestic performance (fully)
Its a kind of mixed with experiences, talent and potentiality.
As per the Academy and Bangladesh A coaches (like to two srilankan coach bd has), Rubel hossain is just waiting to be called in the test team. He just needed to be fit 100%.
Ashraful Aziz, Raihanuddin Arafat, Mahmudul Hasan are in the team only coz of their talent, they didnt performed well/none at the domestic level.
90% of the national league stars aint given chances in the squad!!
Only the Nayeem has better chance from the squad to get in to the national side.
Still, the bowling department is strong, and batting is full of naturally gifted players with less experiences.
Its a kind of mixed with experiences, talent and potentiality.
As per the Academy and Bangladesh A coaches (like to two srilankan coach bd has), Rubel hossain is just waiting to be called in the test team. He just needed to be fit 100%.
Ashraful Aziz, Raihanuddin Arafat, Mahmudul Hasan are in the team only coz of their talent, they didnt performed well/none at the domestic level.
90% of the national league stars aint given chances in the squad!!
Only the Nayeem has better chance from the squad to get in to the national side.
Still, the bowling department is strong, and batting is full of naturally gifted players with less experiences.
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That's appalling. A run rate of 5.5 isn't needed in a 3 day match, I'd much prefer to be 0/20 from 11 overs than 3 down...
Nazmul Hossain has 2 wickets.
Nazmul Hossain has 2 wickets.
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ZImbabwe ist innings 89 all out
Madakadza - 21
Sibanda - 15
Matsikenyeri - 8
Taibu - 16
Williams - 1
Chigumbura - 4
Dabengwa - 2
Creamer - 6 not out
Price - 0
Mupariwa - 0
Rainsford - 0
Bangladesh Borad Academy 59 all out
Rainsford 3-27
Mupariwa 2-18
Chigumbura 3-7
Masakadza 1-5
Zimbabwe 2nd Innings 133-2
Masakadza - 55 not out
Sibanda - 5
Matsikenyeri - 42
Taibu 19 not out
a good team selction apart from i would of had waller in for dabengwa but i think that we have all excepted that he will allways play
no utseya which is my chocie as well as i think creamer is a better bowler
Madakadza - 21
Sibanda - 15
Matsikenyeri - 8
Taibu - 16
Williams - 1
Chigumbura - 4
Dabengwa - 2
Creamer - 6 not out
Price - 0
Mupariwa - 0
Rainsford - 0
Bangladesh Borad Academy 59 all out
Rainsford 3-27
Mupariwa 2-18
Chigumbura 3-7
Masakadza 1-5
Zimbabwe 2nd Innings 133-2
Masakadza - 55 not out
Sibanda - 5
Matsikenyeri - 42
Taibu 19 not out
a good team selction apart from i would of had waller in for dabengwa but i think that we have all excepted that he will allways play
no utseya which is my chocie as well as i think creamer is a better bowler
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This is a First Class match, damn. Sean Williams getting out for 1 is pretty disappointing, this will hurt his average, he needs to get a century in this innings to get back to the mid 40's.
There's still 2 days to go, the guys should shut up shop and get some batting practice. We have a lead of 163 with Taibu and Masakadza still batting, and Williams, Chigumbura and Cremer still to come. After being bowled out for 89, winning this match comprehensively is a must. Naturally, there will be a Zimbabwe Collapse™, but the aim should definitely be to bat out the entire day tomorrow and to absolutely make sure there is zero chance of the academy chasing down the total.
This is a First Class match, damn. Sean Williams getting out for 1 is pretty disappointing, this will hurt his average, he needs to get a century in this innings to get back to the mid 40's.
There's still 2 days to go, the guys should shut up shop and get some batting practice. We have a lead of 163 with Taibu and Masakadza still batting, and Williams, Chigumbura and Cremer still to come. After being bowled out for 89, winning this match comprehensively is a must. Naturally, there will be a Zimbabwe Collapse™, but the aim should definitely be to bat out the entire day tomorrow and to absolutely make sure there is zero chance of the academy chasing down the total.
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This is a First Class match, damn. Sean Williams getting out for 1 is pretty disappointing, this will hurt his average, he needs to get a century in this innings to get back to the mid 40's.
There's still 2 days to go, the guys should shut up shop and get some batting practice. We have a lead of 163 with Taibu and Masakadza still batting, and Williams, Chigumbura and Cremer still to come. After being bowled out for 89, winning this match comprehensively is a must. Naturally, there will be a Zimbabwe Collapse™, but the aim should definitely be to bat out the entire day tomorrow and to absolutely make sure there is zero chance of the academy chasing down the total.
This is crucial we need to forge a win out of this. Nice to see Masakadza still hitting on 55.
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Zim recover against BCB Academy
Zimbabwe – 89 and 133 for 2:
(H. Masakadza 55*, S. Matsikenyeri 42; T. Taibu 19*; N. Hossain 1/18, S. Sajib 1/35)
Bangladesh National Cricket Academy – 59:
(M. Ayub 18, K. Islam 12; E. Chigumbura 3/7, E. Rainsford 3/27; T. Mupariwa 2/18)
Stumps on the first day of a three-day match.
AFTER a first innings they would want to forget in a hurry, Zimbabwe came right in the second, in their three-day match against hosts the Bangladesh National Cricket Academy.
Dismissed for 89 in their first innings, Zimbabwe were 133 for two in their second innings, at stumps on the first day of their three-day match at the Shahid Chandhu Stadium in Bogra. Opener Hamilton Masakadza (55*) was at the crease with Tatenda Taibu (19*) when bad light put paid to the day's play.
In between, the Zimbabwe bowlers had done well to make amends for their team's wayward performance with the willow by restricting the Academy side to a first innings total of 59.
All-rounder Elton Chigumbura was the pick with three wickets for seven runs in five overs. Edward Rainsford also claimed three wickets but for 27 runs and in 8.4 overs while Tawanda Mupariwa chipped in with two for 18 in seven.
“We are looking at batting the whole day tomorrow. The wicket is playing well now. We just have to see off the dew in the morning then wait for the ball to fall in the right places and carry on from there,” said coach Walter Chawaguta, before adding, still with the first innings in mind:
“I would have been happier though if we were not making amends now and had just had a good start as that’s what we have been talking about since our tours to Canada and Kenya and the tour by Sri Lanka.
Earlier, opener Hamilton Masakadza, standing in as captain for Prosper Utseya who was rested as Zimbabwe convenor of selectors Kenyon Ziehl wanted to assess fellow spinner Graeme Cremer under match conditions, won the toss and opted to bat.
Zimbabwe – 89 and 133 for 2:
(H. Masakadza 55*, S. Matsikenyeri 42; T. Taibu 19*; N. Hossain 1/18, S. Sajib 1/35)
Bangladesh National Cricket Academy – 59:
(M. Ayub 18, K. Islam 12; E. Chigumbura 3/7, E. Rainsford 3/27; T. Mupariwa 2/18)
Stumps on the first day of a three-day match.
AFTER a first innings they would want to forget in a hurry, Zimbabwe came right in the second, in their three-day match against hosts the Bangladesh National Cricket Academy.
Dismissed for 89 in their first innings, Zimbabwe were 133 for two in their second innings, at stumps on the first day of their three-day match at the Shahid Chandhu Stadium in Bogra. Opener Hamilton Masakadza (55*) was at the crease with Tatenda Taibu (19*) when bad light put paid to the day's play.
In between, the Zimbabwe bowlers had done well to make amends for their team's wayward performance with the willow by restricting the Academy side to a first innings total of 59.
All-rounder Elton Chigumbura was the pick with three wickets for seven runs in five overs. Edward Rainsford also claimed three wickets but for 27 runs and in 8.4 overs while Tawanda Mupariwa chipped in with two for 18 in seven.
“We are looking at batting the whole day tomorrow. The wicket is playing well now. We just have to see off the dew in the morning then wait for the ball to fall in the right places and carry on from there,” said coach Walter Chawaguta, before adding, still with the first innings in mind:
“I would have been happier though if we were not making amends now and had just had a good start as that’s what we have been talking about since our tours to Canada and Kenya and the tour by Sri Lanka.
Earlier, opener Hamilton Masakadza, standing in as captain for Prosper Utseya who was rested as Zimbabwe convenor of selectors Kenyon Ziehl wanted to assess fellow spinner Graeme Cremer under match conditions, won the toss and opted to bat.
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It's quite shocking that it's a first class match as in the fixture it's written that it's a tour match of 3 day.As far as I know,FC match consists of 4 day.But it is confirmed that it's a FC match since in the cricinfo website it's recorded as a FC match.
I appreciate that the tactics that Zimbabwe has given chance to Graeme Cremer and rested Prosper Utseya.I wasnt so convinced abt Utseya's performance because he was maintaining a good economy rate but wasnt taking wickets consistently.In the 1st innings of GP-BCB Academy Graeme Cremer wasnt given to bowl but acting captain Hamilton Masakadza himself bowled 3 overs and picked up a wicket.I hope,Cremer will bowl in the 2nd innings.
I think,Keith Dabengwa isnt the right choice for this match.Malcolm Waller or Forster Mutizwa should hv been given a chance in place of him.Dabengwa will be an automatic selection for the ODIs for the fact he was the highest run scorer for Zim in the last 2 ODIs against Sri Lanka.Dabengwa scored only 2 in the 1st innings of Zimbabweans.
Matsikenyeri failed in the 1st innings scoring 8 but bat well in the 2nd innings scoring 42 in this match.It is proved that Stuart Matsikenyeri is liked by ZC even more than the captain Prosper Utseya.I came to know a thing one day that way back in 2004,ZCU offered Mark Vermeulen not to play a match but they will pay him the full match fees so that they can give Matsikenyeri a chance!!!
It is disappointing that Sean Williams scored 1 run in the 1st innings.I hope,he will make a good run in the 2nd innings.
I know that the pacers of Zimbabwe are inform and they hv bowled GP-BCB Academy with only giving 59 runs.Look at their figures:Rainsford(8.4-1-27-3),Mupariwa(7-0-18-1)and
Chigumbura(5-1-7-3).
Good to see that Hamilton Masakadza is scoring runs with in the 1st innings 21 and in the 2nd innings 55*.Scoring 16 in the 1st innings Taibu is still in the wicket scoring 19*.He is definitely a big threat for the oppornents.Another top order batsman Vusimuzi Sibanda has failed in the both 2 innings scoring 15 and 5.
From GP-BCB Academy prospective,they are not very strong in the batting with 59 runs it's proved.Only 2 batsmen reached the two mark figure(Marshall Ayub 18,Kamrul Islam 12).In the bowling point of view,a lot was told abt Rubel Hussain.But he disappointed in the 1st innings,bowling a figure of (6-0-46-1) and not a good start in the 2nd innings either
(3-0-13-0).The pacers of GP-BCB Academy who hv appeared in the international level hv done well,it's experience which helps you converting ur talent into performance!Sajidul Islam bowled brilliantly in the 1st innings (6.3-1-14-5) and need to get into action in the 2nd innings (7-0-36-0).Nazmul Hussain showed a fine performance (9-0-28-4) and (6-2-18-1).While the main player Naeem Islam failed in the 1st innings scoring 8 runs.
This match surely will get a result.Zimbabwe has got a lead of 163 runs.Zimbabweans should try to bat the whole 2nd day in order to hv some batting practice and get a lead of around 300-350.And then bowled out GP-BCB Academy side.Williams,Chigumbura,Dabengwa and Cremer are still to come for Zim.While GP-BCB Academy side will try to bowl out Zim as soon as possible and set themselves to chase a short target.But the batting of GP-BCB Academy has failed in the 1st innings.So,I think Zimbabweans has got the more possibilities of winning the match.But it's turning to be a good match.
I appreciate that the tactics that Zimbabwe has given chance to Graeme Cremer and rested Prosper Utseya.I wasnt so convinced abt Utseya's performance because he was maintaining a good economy rate but wasnt taking wickets consistently.In the 1st innings of GP-BCB Academy Graeme Cremer wasnt given to bowl but acting captain Hamilton Masakadza himself bowled 3 overs and picked up a wicket.I hope,Cremer will bowl in the 2nd innings.
I think,Keith Dabengwa isnt the right choice for this match.Malcolm Waller or Forster Mutizwa should hv been given a chance in place of him.Dabengwa will be an automatic selection for the ODIs for the fact he was the highest run scorer for Zim in the last 2 ODIs against Sri Lanka.Dabengwa scored only 2 in the 1st innings of Zimbabweans.
Matsikenyeri failed in the 1st innings scoring 8 but bat well in the 2nd innings scoring 42 in this match.It is proved that Stuart Matsikenyeri is liked by ZC even more than the captain Prosper Utseya.I came to know a thing one day that way back in 2004,ZCU offered Mark Vermeulen not to play a match but they will pay him the full match fees so that they can give Matsikenyeri a chance!!!
It is disappointing that Sean Williams scored 1 run in the 1st innings.I hope,he will make a good run in the 2nd innings.
I know that the pacers of Zimbabwe are inform and they hv bowled GP-BCB Academy with only giving 59 runs.Look at their figures:Rainsford(8.4-1-27-3),Mupariwa(7-0-18-1)and
Chigumbura(5-1-7-3).
Good to see that Hamilton Masakadza is scoring runs with in the 1st innings 21 and in the 2nd innings 55*.Scoring 16 in the 1st innings Taibu is still in the wicket scoring 19*.He is definitely a big threat for the oppornents.Another top order batsman Vusimuzi Sibanda has failed in the both 2 innings scoring 15 and 5.
From GP-BCB Academy prospective,they are not very strong in the batting with 59 runs it's proved.Only 2 batsmen reached the two mark figure(Marshall Ayub 18,Kamrul Islam 12).In the bowling point of view,a lot was told abt Rubel Hussain.But he disappointed in the 1st innings,bowling a figure of (6-0-46-1) and not a good start in the 2nd innings either
(3-0-13-0).The pacers of GP-BCB Academy who hv appeared in the international level hv done well,it's experience which helps you converting ur talent into performance!Sajidul Islam bowled brilliantly in the 1st innings (6.3-1-14-5) and need to get into action in the 2nd innings (7-0-36-0).Nazmul Hussain showed a fine performance (9-0-28-4) and (6-2-18-1).While the main player Naeem Islam failed in the 1st innings scoring 8 runs.
This match surely will get a result.Zimbabwe has got a lead of 163 runs.Zimbabweans should try to bat the whole 2nd day in order to hv some batting practice and get a lead of around 300-350.And then bowled out GP-BCB Academy side.Williams,Chigumbura,Dabengwa and Cremer are still to come for Zim.While GP-BCB Academy side will try to bowl out Zim as soon as possible and set themselves to chase a short target.But the batting of GP-BCB Academy has failed in the 1st innings.So,I think Zimbabweans has got the more possibilities of winning the match.But it's turning to be a good match.
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Zimbabwe 89/10 & 233/8 Over - 56: Taibu 70, Masakadza 55, Nazmul 3 wkts
BCB NCA 59/10 Over - 23; Marshal 18
Day-2 (3-Day Match; Toss: Zim; Venue: SCS; Date:06-08 Jan 2009)
Zimbabwe 89/10 & 233/8 Over - 56: Taibu 70, Masakadza 55, Nazmul 3 wkts
BCB NCA 59/10 Over - 23; Marshal 18
Day-2 (3-Day Match; Toss: Zim; Venue: SCS; Date:06-08 Jan 2009)
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Updated short scorecard:
Zimbabwe 89/10 & 303/10 - Taibu 70, Masakadza 55, Nazmul 3 wkts, Sazib 3 wkts
BCB NCA 59/10 & 68/2 Over - 19;
Day-2 (3-Day Match; Toss: Zim; Venue: SCS; Date:06-08 Jan 2009)
Updated short scorecard:
Zimbabwe 89/10 & 303/10 - Taibu 70, Masakadza 55, Nazmul 3 wkts, Sazib 3 wkts
BCB NCA 59/10 & 68/2 Over - 19;
Day-2 (3-Day Match; Toss: Zim; Venue: SCS; Date:06-08 Jan 2009)
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Hamilton Masakadza was out today without adding a run in his individual score means he was out scoring 55.Tatenda Taibu scored 70 runs.Taibu is definitely a big big threat for the upcoming ODIs.Even,Taibu has test century(153) in Bangladesh back in 2004.
Zimbabweans took their score from 233-8 to 303.That means they scored around 80 runs in the last 2 wickets.Surely couple of the tailenders made good scores.Probable candidates come to my mind are Graeme Cremer and Raymond Price.
Zimbabweans took their score from 233-8 to 303.That means they scored around 80 runs in the last 2 wickets.Surely couple of the tailenders made good scores.Probable candidates come to my mind are Graeme Cremer and Raymond Price.
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Another 266 required with 8 wickets in hand, then. Like to think Zimbabweans should be able to bowl BCA out before then...
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TigerCricket.com says BCB NCA were 107-8 from 41 overs at the close of day 2, Price 4 wickets.
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