Ireland’s first actual series of longer than 1 match. They put up a very good fight against a full strength Bangladesh side. Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Andy McBrine really did very well. Mark Adair bowled well also. But their top order was almost non existent. They really need Stirling in there and he will be available for the 2nd Test.
Ireland played just 3 Tests in their first 5 years, and will now more than double that amount in 2 months.
Looking for a good contest against a perennially rebuilding Sri Lankan side.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Ireland’s first actual series of longer than 1 match. They put up a very good fight against a full strength Bangladesh side. Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Andy McBrine really did very well. Mark Adair bowled well also. But their top order was almost non existent. They really need Stirling in there and he will be available for the 2nd Test.
Ireland played just 3 Tests in their first 5 years, and will now more than double that amount in 2 months.
Looking for a good contest against a perennially rebuilding Sri Lankan side.
Ireland is doing better than Zimbabwe would. When was the last time we had four 80+ scores in the same innings overseas or even at home for that matter?
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
Ireland is doing better than Zimbabwe would. When was the last time we had four 80+ scores in the same innings overseas or even at home for that matter?
The Irish youngsters like Tector and Doheny are a couple notches ahead of the young Zim batters like Madhevere/Marumani/Shumba. I think Zimbabwe have only twice gone past 400 in Tests since readmission, and the Irish nearly notched up 500 here.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Ireland is doing better than Zimbabwe would. When was the last time we had four 80+ scores in the same innings overseas or even at home for that matter?
Zimbabwe has done pretty good v Sri Lanka in Tests since readmission
I haven’t watched any of this but I’m guessing the pitch is as flat as roadkill?
yep. should deteriorate soon though. Wouldnt compare how Zimbabwe went with the irish here. THis sl spin attack isnt as experienced. Also looks flatter than norma
Zimbabwe always manage to find demons in the pitch, even if it is a road. Honestly I'm not sure our guys have the patience, regardless of the conditions. Once they get to a stylish 60 or 70 they generally find a way to get out.
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