West Indies have won the toss and chosen to bat.
XI
Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach
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1st Test. West Indies v Zimbabwe
2023-02-04 07:51:24
2023-02-04 07:53:01
In reply to WICFan
Bonner dropped. WTF
2023-02-04 08:17:35
In reply to FanAttick
Have to fit as many Bajans in as possible.
2023-02-04 08:21:54
In reply to WICFan
This team selection is very poor.....it might or not succeed against Zimbabwe......but against top team, will implode......too many half cricketers....Chase, Mayers, Reifer...non can bat nor can bowl against top teams...
2023-02-04 08:22:38
In reply to WICFan
Test matches are for specialist....not make shift...
2023-02-04 08:33:05
Who de ass believes Reifer is a number 3 test batsman?!
Good to see Motie included. I expect Gabriel might be rotated in for the 2nd test.
2023-02-04 08:40:45
In reply to Seechy
That blasted Phil Simmons!!! 
2023-02-04 08:42:57
In reply to WICFan
WI 16-0 after 9
Tage 6
Braff 10
Win viz 45% WI 
2023-02-04 08:57:55
Runs flowing like water now
26 after 12
Braff 44444444444!
2023-02-04 09:09:51
In reply to Halliwell
Oh, the irony!
Racist Ballance flees England, after racially abusing Azeem Rafiq, to play for Zimbabwe.
Sikander Raza injured? No Brendan Taylor?
2023-02-04 09:48:44
In reply to mikesiva
Yes Raza injured as is Williams. Taylor retired in 2021.
2023-02-04 10:08:46
Lunch
Painfully slow but they’re still there
54/0
2023-02-04 10:16:06
54 runs in 27 0vers wtf!! and brathwaithe has the better strike rate nobody heard of singles modern wi batsmen just have no balance either too attacking or to defensive poor batting
2023-02-04 10:30:34
In reply to Halliwell
He has enough troubles with DC in the ILT20. Don't be hard on him.
2023-02-04 10:44:01
PHEW two fours
2023-02-04 10:45:10
Looks like rain is coming
2023-02-04 11:07:17
68/0 in 34 overs.
Brathwaite 36
Chanderpaul 30
2023-02-04 11:09:40
This is the kind of batting where you just check the scorecard now ,and then without bothering to watch play.
2023-02-04 11:14:28
In reply to cricketmad
Perhaps this is a strategy to tire the bowlers, keep wickets in hand and then go for the onslaught to reach a massive score .
2023-02-04 11:14:41
In reply to cricketmad
Seriously - it was hard to give up sleep to watch dis
2023-02-04 11:16:47
In reply to Windiesfan78
By then they would be out of time !
2023-02-04 11:21:22
In reply to cricketmad
, we shall see, there is a long way to go in this test.
2023-02-04 11:23:36
In reply to cricketmad
Two runs an over...man, this is hard to watch!
2023-02-04 11:33:49
Rain close by ?
Not watching 2 an over vs Zimbabwe
Not that cruel to myself 
2023-02-04 11:33:53
FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! Paint breaks the monotony to tickle it past the keeper.
2023-02-04 11:36:22
In reply to Windiesfan78
Tage getting into the act now
2023-02-04 11:37:33
Lash de forking ball nah
84 without loss
Openers taking sheen off new ball for swashbuckling strokeplayer #3 batter
2023-02-04 11:38:39
FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR for Tage now!!!! The bowlers are getting tired .
2023-02-04 11:39:08
In reply to LBW375
CORRECT !!!!!!
2023-02-04 11:40:00
In reply to LBW375
Paint gets his half-century! Not much of a celebration...he's planning to make a big one.
Two fours in his 50.
2023-02-04 11:40:19
50 up for Paint. Well played sir!!!! Ignore the critics and keep doing your thing.
2023-02-04 11:42:01
ICC may sanction WI for slow run rate
2023-02-04 11:45:41
50 fi Paint
Drinks
90/0
Kraigg 51*
Tage 37*
Better allyuh - keep going
2023-02-04 11:46:11
Day 1: 2nd Session
WI 90/0 (44) CRR: 2.05
Tagenarine Chanderpaul 37(150)
Kraigg Brathwaite 51(116
2023-02-04 11:47:13
Zim will bat at 4.5 n win this ...nervous wi.... other batters must up the anti
2023-02-04 11:55:28
Full toss - siiiiiiiiiiiiiix fi Tage - into di 40s and now 4
100 up
101/0
2023-02-04 11:58:04
46.6
Brandon Mavuta to T Chanderpaul, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries for Chanderpaul, he's looking to be positive against the leg-spinner - picked the length early and swiped it over mid-wicket, slowed down near the ropes, but has enough to beat the fielder
46.5
Brandon Mavuta to T Chanderpaul, FOUR, thumped, low full-toss outside off - Chanderpaul gets under it and thumps it over mid-off's head, bounces away to the ropes
2023-02-04 12:02:00
Pitch misbehaving??
Want to bat once only ?
2023-02-04 12:03:37
50 fi Tage
2023-02-04 12:04:02
In reply to Chrissy
Nice knock….
2023-02-04 12:04:12
Tage 50*
Congrats
2023-02-04 12:05:11
In reply to Chrissy
Off 165 deliveries...not much of a celebration either. Looking for a big one too.
2023-02-04 12:05:13
Four more
2023-02-04 12:06:53
Half century for Tage, well played!!!!!!
2023-02-04 12:07:47
Day 1: 2nd Session
WI 112/0 (50) CRR: 2.24
Tagenarine Chanderpaul 55(170) 8x4
Kraigg Brathwaite 55(132 2x4
2023-02-04 12:09:39
Keep on batting Paint and apprentice! Make sure all de sheen off the ball for the best #3 in the region
2023-02-04 12:10:04
Be patient people. We are just applying the first coat of Tangerine Paint. This is de primer.
2023-02-04 12:10:37
That was out. Lucky Brathwaite.. good for Windies.
2023-02-04 12:10:44
Rain
2023-02-04 12:12:41
Day 1: Rain stops play
WI 112/0 (51) CRR: 2.2
2023-02-04 12:15:03
WI 112/0 (51) CRR: 2.2
Day 1: Rain stops play
Gawn back to bed
Deep freeze in Toronto
-19 C with windchill of -30C
2023-02-04 12:22:00
In reply to Narper
Wow!!!!
2023-02-04 12:26:08
In reply to Narper
Mercifully, Nature halts the torture.
2023-02-04 12:29:56
Solid day thus far from W.I. 112/0 is a great start although it would be nice if the run rate was higher. Paint was fortunate not to be given out for a delivery that looked like it would have hit the stumps. To be fair, DRS should be standard in any international match. Zimbabwe will feel hard done by the decision. Hopefully, Paint and Tage can go on to make big scores. I certainly hope that Tage will use this opportunity to get his maiden test century.
2023-02-04 12:55:25
Covers coming off.
2023-02-04 13:06:54
It ain't pretty and extremely boring but it is effective!!!
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2023-02-04 13:09:22
In reply to WIfan26
250 for 9 would have been better
2023-02-04 13:19:14
In reply to sudden
Judging by our number 3 batter if one of the openers gets out we may well end up at 250 for 9 lol
2023-02-04 13:27:25
In reply to sudden
When dem man out you can still get your wish!
2023-02-04 13:30:41
In reply to sudden
You can't be serious sudden. Yes the run rate could be higher but it is a solid start. Time spent at the crease is important and the more time Zimbabwe is in the field, the easier it becomes to score. We should be looking to make a huge total, putting our opponents under pressure. If you said 250/5 I would take that but not 250/9. Also, Taylor and Raza are out of the squad due to injury which means their batting has been weakened. Despite this, NEVER underestimate an opponent. It is imperative that we get a strong first innings score.
2023-02-04 13:32:05
Why Reifer ahead of Tbomas? How is that possible besides he being Bajan? Ridiculous.
2023-02-04 13:37:40
In reply to Mustwin
Budget brand for budget brand
No difference
2023-02-04 13:49:29
In reply to Mustwin
I’d like someone to explain the rational of Reifer at 3. I can’t think of one good reason why Reifer should occupy that position or any other position in the line up.
2023-02-04 13:54:16
In reply to Mustwin
Why Reifer ahead of Tbomas?
Because Tbomas not playing.
2023-02-04 13:54:35
trying to draw a match on the first day
2023-02-04 13:55:21
In reply to Madmax
Vice-Captain does not want to bat at 3.
2023-02-04 14:42:01
If the point is to bat once...a greater effort should be made to dominate the bowling
What really is the plan 
2023-02-04 14:45:52
In reply to Wasp
The plan is to remain not out .
2023-02-04 14:49:58
In reply to cricketmad
2023-02-04 14:57:28
STUMPS, 112/0.
Tage 55
Kraigg 55
2023-02-04 15:16:13
In reply to Windiesfan78
WI needs to bat Garball (Gary Sobers) type instead of Garbage style cricket
2023-02-04 15:17:07
In reply to culpepperboy
Vice-Captain does not want to bat at 3.
Vice-Captain was batting as opener.... Previously....under Previous Management....
2023-02-04 15:42:28
In reply to Wasp
If the point is to bat once...a greater effort should be made to dominate the bowling
What really is the plan
What really is the plan
Coach's instructions.
New guy has the job on a temp basis and i am sure he is planning to keep it permanently. Losing against Zim will not enhance that plan and at worse a draw may suffice.
The plan is to put yourself in a position where you can't lose first then go for the win at the back end.
Did i get it right?
2023-02-04 17:20:29
In reply to sudden
All I want is for our team to win. That is all that matters when it comes to the West Indies. 112/0 is grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat like Tony the Tiger's Frosted Flakes.
2023-02-04 20:42:45
WI answer to Bazball is finally here...Snoozeball..
2023-02-05 08:14:41
In reply to Windiesfan78
rain flakes
10:10 am: The umpires are out for an inspection. The pitch and the square looks fine, but they seem to be a bit worried about the outfield.
10 am: Better news, almost all the covers have been removed now. Only the pitch remains under a blue sheet and tarpaulins. The sun is trying to break out, but there's a massive band of dark clouds moving towards the ground. Hopefully, it'll not bring any rain
2023-02-05 08:50:08
In reply to shivnotout
Still nothing at 2:10 pm Zim
Covers coming off slowly
2023-02-05 08:55:52
In reply to Halliwell
10:50 am: The sun popped out for a brief while and there are no rain clouds around. The ground staff are standing alongside the pitch with the inspection set to happen in 20 minutes
2023-02-05 09:51:17
In reply to shivnotout
Steeeewps.
What's the possibility of play happening today?" The sky looks bright, and the pitch and square seem fine, but I think it's the outfield that needs to dry out properly. We might see some cricket take place today in Bulawayo.
batsiejeff: "I live next to the ground. Loads of rain last night hence the wet outfield. Today not so much rain around. Tomorrow and Tuesday will bright and Sunny.. Hot even.. It's been an above normal rainy season this.. Wettest i have seen in a long time."
batsiejeff: "I live next to the ground. Loads of rain last night hence the wet outfield. Today not so much rain around. Tomorrow and Tuesday will bright and Sunny.. Hot even.. It's been an above normal rainy season this.. Wettest i have seen in a long time."
2023-02-05 10:41:25
In reply to Chrissy
soon time
4:05 pm: We should've the pitch inspection in 5 minutes. Looks bright and clear with a couple of Zimbabwean bowlers busy warming-up
2023-02-05 10:53:18
Good morning. Online link, anyone?
2023-02-05 11:07:47
In reply to shivnotout
Lol @ rain flakes. Question is, how will this affect the match? Will we see any play today?
2023-02-05 11:09:14
In reply to Chrissy
12:55 pm: The umpires have come and gone. Not much has changed since the previous inspection and strangely, not much has been done to try and dry the outfield. We haven't had any rain but a few patches don't look great and certainly not fit for play. The groundstaff have been sat motionlessly at the pitch for a while now and at this rate, it's hard imagining the situation will change. Even as some players take to the nets at the far end and a couple bowlers go through their motions on a practice surface, there isn't any great news to report on I'm afraid. Official word is that there will be another inspection at 1:45 pm.
2023-02-05 11:36:51
Outfield drying like Kraig and Tage batting…
2023-02-05 12:27:33
In reply to mikelegend
Third World Cricket at its best
2023-02-05 12:36:17
Zim needs rain for their crops so that they can eat a food!
2023-02-05 12:43:00
2.26pm Looks like we might have a start after all. The pitch is getting ready and the stumps put in place. The few spectators, who have waited patiently all this while too have gathered some voice. Official word is that the players will take tea at 2.40pm and play will resume at
3.00pm. A total of 38 overs to be bowled in the day. The players are out warming up. Here's Abhimanyu to take you through the first half of the session.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe, West Indies in Zimbabwe, 1st Test 2.26pm Looks like we might have a start after all. The pitch is getting ready and the stumps put in place. The few spectators, who have waited patiently all this while too have gathered some voice. Official word is that the players will take tea at 2.40pm and play will resume at 3.00pm. A total of 38 overs to be bowled in the day. The players are out warming up.
3.00pm. A total of 38 overs to be bowled in the day. The players are out warming up. Here's Abhimanyu to take you through the first half of the session.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe, West Indies in Zimbabwe, 1st Test 2.26pm Looks like we might have a start after all. The pitch is getting ready and the stumps put in place. The few spectators, who have waited patiently all this while too have gathered some voice. Official word is that the players will take tea at 2.40pm and play will resume at 3.00pm. A total of 38 overs to be bowled in the day. The players are out warming up.
2023-02-05 12:59:09
2.55pm Play can go up till 6pm, lights permitting.
2023-02-05 13:00:36
We are underway again folks!
2023-02-05 13:14:22
121/0
Paint 57
Tage 62
2023-02-05 13:15:58
121/0
2023-02-05 13:19:09
First boundary for the day, Paint moves to 61.
2023-02-05 13:20:14
126/0 after 56 overs. The run rate has picked up somewhat.
2023-02-05 13:30:04
Another FOUR from Paint.
2023-02-05 13:30:17
In reply to Chrissy
Although the opposition is weak, it seems at long last WI has solved the opening partnership issue..this is the most secure I’ve seen from a WI opening partnership in more than a decade…
2023-02-05 13:38:10
138/0.
2023-02-05 14:01:45
Is the bowling that good we can't put bat to bowl with wickets in hand...
Not seeing match live
2023-02-05 14:04:36
In reply to Wasp
149/0, the fielding has been good. The bowling has been nothing special to be honest.
2023-02-05 14:05:19
FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR from Tage, he moves on to 75.
2023-02-05 14:06:51
In reply to Windiesfan78
WI 154-0 (6
Brathwaite 77* (186)
Chanderpaul 75* (224)
The 150 partnership.
2023-02-05 14:12:34
In reply to mikesiva
Excellent, if these two can get centuries I think they can motor on from there. Only 3 days left after today so we will need to get a move on.
2023-02-05 14:15:11
161/0 after 70 overs.
2023-02-05 14:17:59
71 overs to blowwow and di score is 163/0 Allyuh are mediocre on steroids.
Dat is all
2023-02-05 14:26:03
In reply to Chrissy
Chrissy do you remember when Boycott made a double century then got dropped from the team for slow batting ?
2023-02-05 14:26:53
In reply to Chrissy
165/0 after 72 overs to be precise . Both of our openers need to ton up for this effort.
2023-02-05 14:27:47
This is some pathetic batting. Last session on the 2nd day, with ten wickets in hand, and you batting at a rate of less than 2.5 RPO.
2023-02-05 14:27:49
In reply to Chrissy
They really took the shine off the new ball ,the problem is it's nearly time for a second new ball.
2023-02-05 14:31:38
In reply to cricketmad
This should be in the jokes thread
2023-02-05 14:32:47
In reply to JOJO
Think once they ton up, they will be more aggressive… On the other hand, knowing our team- once those players gets out, the rest will probably dominoes… so they have to be careful.
2023-02-05 14:33:07
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2023-02-05 14:34:23
Spinners are looking a bit dangerous now!
2023-02-05 14:34:42
In reply to Cricket_101
Think once they ton up, they will be more aggressive…
So that’s the goal?
2023-02-05 14:36:33
168/0 after 75 overs.
Brathwaite 85
Chanderpaul 80
2023-02-05 14:36:35
In reply to Cricket_101
They have to be very careful, because in the Zimbabwe line up is Gary Ballance, who's previously played 23 Tests for England at an average of 37, which is higher than most of our batsmen.
I would suggest batting until tea on tomorrow's third day, and then putting Zimbabwe in.
2023-02-05 14:36:58
West Indies cricket has done the full circle having gone from the most exciting team to watch to the most boring.
2023-02-05 14:37:26
In reply to Windiesfan78
I thought they’d be lining up to sponsor the rebirth of Test Cricket
2023-02-05 14:38:19
Maiden!
2023-02-05 14:39:02
In reply to mikesiva
250-9 is remarkably still on the cards
But late on day tree for sudden
2023-02-05 14:40:36
In reply to Halliwell
not too likely. By the way, Paint plays an aggressive shot for FOUR! Back over the bowler's head.
2023-02-05 14:42:00
173/0.
Paint 90
Tage 80
2023-02-05 14:42:13
In reply to JOJO
The goal is winning or draw… not losing.
2023-02-05 14:44:54
177/0 after 78.
Paint 93
Tage 81
2023-02-05 14:46:36
In reply to mikesiva
If we can put up about 500+ that would be a good idea.. and bowl dem out two times- with minimum required to win…
2023-02-05 14:46:57
In reply to Cricket_101
The goal is winning or draw… not losing.
I totally agree!
2023-02-05 14:47:29
In reply to Cricket_101
Is this the stand in Coach's philosophy?
2023-02-05 14:49:28
In reply to Osmond
in regards to…
2023-02-05 14:51:29
SIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX from Tage!!!!!! He moves on to 88.
2023-02-05 14:56:46
100 Cappo!
Well played
2023-02-05 14:57:09
In reply to Windiesfan78
100 fi Paint 1 - Kraigg
Paint 2 91*
195/0
New ball taken
2023-02-05 14:57:30
WELL PLAYED PAINT!!!!!! 101 not out! Well played sir!!!
2023-02-05 14:57:47
In reply to Chrissy
Kraigg gets his century! Well played, cappo!
2023-02-05 14:57:53
When was the last time West Indies had both openers scoring centuries?
2023-02-05 14:58:30
In reply to Chrissy
Hopefully Tage can get his maiden test century.
2023-02-05 15:00:08
In reply to CoverDrive
When was the last time West Indies played against Zimbabwe?
2023-02-05 15:03:12
In reply to cricketmad
2023-02-05 15:04:41
200 up
2023-02-05 15:04:56
200 up for the W.I.
2023-02-05 15:06:07
In reply to cricketmad
2023-02-05 15:10:16
In reply to Acid
New ball taken.
2023-02-05 15:11:12
Zimbabwe bowlers have conceded only 3 extras so far. Impressive.
2023-02-05 15:11:14
I sure hope that the young Shiv makes his first ton. So I will congratulate him in advance. Well done, skip on another ton.
him in advance
2023-02-05 15:16:54
In reply to Cricket_101
Approach to the game!... Play not to lose.
2023-02-05 15:22:34
In reply to CoverDrive
When was the last time West Indies had both openers scoring centuries?
I seem to remember Greenidge and Haynes both scoring centuries at Bourda, against Australia, I think.
2023-02-05 15:24:02
In reply to mikesiva
Paint 2 - Tage on 99*
2023-02-05 15:24:21
This is the highest opening partnership for West Indies against Zimbabwe in Test cricket.
2023-02-05 15:25:07
In reply to mikesiva
Campbell and Griffith both scored centuries against the Kiwis and I think we still lost by an innings.
2023-02-05 15:26:10
And that is the maiden ton - big up kid
2023-02-05 15:26:36
Tage 100!
Maiden ton. Well played!
2023-02-05 15:26:47
In reply to culpepperboy
Last time was 2012
Chris Gayle & Keiron Powell
2023-02-05 15:27:35
In reply to Chrissy
Th tangerine paint has dried! The tangerine paint has dried!!
2023-02-05 15:27:51
In reply to Osmond
Chanderpaul gets his century! Well played, young man!
2023-02-05 15:28:10
In reply to mikesiva
Awesome
2023-02-05 15:29:36
In reply to mikesiva
Ok. now for the triple century!
2023-02-05 15:30:22
time to press on now congrats to tage
2023-02-05 15:30:29
Congrats Tage..Bun dem Bun dem...they prefer a flashy 33 off 17!!
2023-02-05 15:31:19
So proud of young Shiv for his first test 100 taught by Father Shiv. Keep healthy and keep growing, kid and make many more sensible hundreds.
2023-02-05 15:31:39
In reply to Chrissy
Last time was 2012
Gayle and Powell?
2023-02-05 15:31:50
Congrats to de Culpepper Island Chanderpauls.
2023-02-05 15:33:25
In reply to solidrock
seems to put most of development on grandfather during his interview.
2023-02-05 15:33:44
Congrats Tage. Kudos to Grandpa and Papa Shiv.Many more to come.
2023-02-05 15:45:57
Congrats Tage, I hope 1st of manymore to come.
2023-02-05 15:49:31
In reply to mikesiva
added the scorecard
2023-02-05 16:24:27
Well done Braff and Tage.
Tage is showing he is there to stay as a test opener.
I am sure both of them are absorbing all of BCL's mentoring as their innings progressed.
Now for very quick runs on Day 3.
2023-02-05 16:25:35
Can we bat fast enough to bowl Zim out twice??
2023-02-05 16:25:39
Day 2: Stumps
WI 221/0 (89) CRR: 2.48
Kraigg Brathwaite 116(246)
Tagenarine Chanderpaul 101(291
2023-02-05 16:27:23
In reply to Wasp
Zim playing at home....I don't believe we can bowl them out twice to win....but that should be our aim....and go for it
2023-02-05 16:29:11
I'm elated for Tage on scoring his maiden test century. Well played young man! Well deserved and I am happy to see that he has grasped the opportunity with both hands. Here's hoping this is the first of many. Fans have been crying out for a solid opener to partner with Paint and Tage has answered the call thus far. I'm sure Shiv is extremely pleased with the progress of his son.
2023-02-05 16:35:33
I am so happy for Tage. Congratulations young Dhiv! May there be many more.
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2023-02-05 16:42:21
In reply to Narper
With 3 days left barring any rain, the W.I should be looking to add another 200 runs at the very least and declare at tea. Apparently, I thought Raza was injured but he is presently playing in Dubai for Dubai Capitals.
2023-02-05 16:53:58
In reply to Narper
3rd & 4th days....clear weather.....but last day a washout.... estimated maximum 210 overs in 3 days ....a draw more probability....if not Zimbabwe collapse...
2023-02-05 17:14:52
In reply to Wasp
In the quest for quick runs tomorrow let's see what happens....
Solid but slow partnership has laid concrete foundations.
2023-02-05 18:53:49
This is their style but the pitch as we have heard is not conducive to strokeplay, added to that rain etc,so 221 in 89 odd overs is not bad for a days work.Pretty sure they will look to score a bit quicker tmrw for 2 sessions and start on the opposition by tea thereabouts.
On another note, I see Reifer is padded up to come no 3- I mean is management seeing something different than all the west Indian fans? Incredulous.
2023-02-05 18:57:15
If they can go along at at least 3 rpo for 60 overs then they could have a session+ tomorrow while defending 400 from the 1st innings.
2023-02-05 19:46:00
In reply to Onionman0
I dont want to sound pessimistic...but WI can collapse and all out before lunch for 250
2023-02-05 20:43:26
In reply to Osmond
Correct… either a ‘W’ or draw.
2023-02-06 08:04:09
In reply to Cricket_101
West Indies 255-0 (96)
Brathwaite 143*
Channderpaul 108*
Run rate slowly increasing....
2023-02-06 08:04:32
Any links, please?
2023-02-06 08:05:08
In reply to vulcan
Watching on icc.tv....
Kraigg 153 (278 )
Well played, captain!
2023-02-06 08:34:01
In reply to mikesiva
Only Haynes and Greenidge ahead of these two now for highest opening partnership
2023-02-06 08:45:05
In reply to dax
Whats up dax…haven’t seen you in a while
2023-02-06 08:53:39
In reply to dax
Record opening partnership
300*
2023-02-06 08:54:45
In reply to dax
Record broken!
West Indies 300-0 (107)
Brathwaite 171* (299)
Chanderpaul 123* (346)
2023-02-06 08:56:19
In reply to FanAttick
Well done by the lads, 300/0.
2023-02-06 09:01:46
In reply to dax
Shoks dax, is it really U?
Long time no C man.
Wishing U and yours all the joys and glee
for 2023.
2023-02-06 09:03:01
In reply to FanAttick
Blackwood and Mayers padded up. Expecting the run rate to increase later.
2023-02-06 09:03:17
In reply to mikesiva
Tage is the new paint.
But well batted by both paints.
2023-02-06 09:11:41
Lovely cover drive,
Really good first hour
2023-02-06 09:13:42
In reply to dax
Good to see you man
2023-02-06 09:15:10
An industrious morning to you all
From looks of things a Lil more intent by the boys this morning
2023-02-06 09:15:14
And another four.
2023-02-06 09:15:17
In reply to Chrissy
Gorgeous on drive to get into the 140s.
2023-02-06 09:23:17
In reply to tops
Brathwaite lbw Masakadza 182 (311)
Well played, captain!
West Indies 336-1
Mayers in at three....
2023-02-06 09:23:18
In reply to Seechy
Partnership ends @336
2023-02-06 09:23:38
Kraigg gawn - good knock 182
2023-02-06 09:24:33
In reply to mikesiva
Mayers comes in @#3
2023-02-06 09:24:53
Paint falls for 182, excellent innings from the captain.
2023-02-06 09:26:00
Nice knock captain
2023-02-06 09:37:22
150 fi Tage
2023-02-06 09:37:44
In reply to Chrissy
150 to Chanderpaul
He joins the likes of Headley, Walcott, Kanhai, Sobers, Rowe, Viv, Bacchus, Lara and Mayers who scored 150+ as their maiden tons
2023-02-06 09:39:18
In reply to Chrissy
Yayyyyy!!!! 150 for Tage! Time to continue motoring along now lads.
2023-02-06 09:40:13
Tage dropped - top edge
2023-02-06 09:41:19
This is the first instance where both West Indies openers have gone past 150 in the same Test innings
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2023-02-06 09:41:29
In reply to Windiesfan78
Wonderful young Shiv - first 150. Keep going as fast as you can.
2023-02-06 09:54:21
In reply to Chrissy
Kyle gawn
2023-02-06 09:55:29
In reply to FanAttick
Thru di gate
373/2
Here comes Reifer
2023-02-06 09:56:13
In reply to Chrissy
Reifer has done reasonably well in lickit
2023-02-06 10:01:09
In reply to FanAttick
Lunch
374/2
Good session
2023-02-06 10:33:14
In reply to solidrock
Yup, his dad has taught him well.
2023-02-06 10:42:38
Arrite allyuh keep going - four
2023-02-06 10:45:39
When was the last time we saw such an awesome scorecard..
2023-02-06 10:46:45
Wi must declare one Tage completes 200..just 3 days left
2023-02-06 10:47:18
In reply to Chrissy
Whats the point of Reifer blocking and prodding? WI trying to save the game?
Gives it away
2023-02-06 10:49:24
Reifer gawn
2023-02-06 10:50:12
In reply to FanAttick
Block or out - Reifer is highly overrated
2023-02-06 10:51:54
Four fi Jermaine
2023-02-06 10:53:18
In reply to Chrissy
Block or out - Reifer is highly overrated
I disagree
I dont know of a single person outside of Dr Desmond Haynes who does
2023-02-06 10:55:01
In reply to Chrissy
Reifer must have some special relation with the board
2023-02-06 10:56:34
In reply to Chrissy
Rubbish by Blackwood
2023-02-06 10:57:03
In reply to Seechy
Name brand
Blackwood gawn now
2023-02-06 10:58:21
In reply to Chrissy
Seems as if Blackwood doesnt realize that his place is in jeopardy….it’s all well and good to play for the team but sometimes a little self preservation mixed with common sense is key
2023-02-06 11:01:35
In reply to FanAttick
I would declare now, why continue to bat.
Chanderpaul already face 431 balls
2023-02-06 11:07:01
402/4
2023-02-06 11:07:22
In reply to openning
Yeah..they should have declared by now
2023-02-06 11:09:19
Big sixxxxxxxxxxxxx from Tage
2023-02-06 11:09:58
In reply to FanAttick
Why - try and bat once - two days to go
2023-02-06 11:10:53
How long will it take Lil shiv to score a double
That's the declare point in KB mind
2023-02-06 11:12:22
Chase gawn
2023-02-06 11:12:32
Chase chased one and gawn
2023-02-06 11:13:49
i have no problem with the approach at this time chanderpaul needs to hurry up
2023-02-06 11:15:11
In reply to velo
Yes sir
He should try to beat his father's 203 ..in a hurry
2023-02-06 11:39:02
In reply to Chrissy
Holder gawn
2023-02-06 11:40:47
In reply to FanAttick
You mean to tell me Tage can't get one decent partner to bat with!
2023-02-06 11:41:30
In reply to Windiesfan78
2023-02-06 11:42:21
In reply to Windiesfan78
Blackwood attempted to do so but he got a good ball.
2023-02-06 11:46:42
And Tage gets a double for his maiden ton
West Indies cannot lose from here - can we win - we shall see
2023-02-06 11:47:25
In reply to Chrissy
Nice double
2023-02-06 11:49:41
In reply to Courtesy
That's how you like um to play . What block what!!!
2023-02-06 11:50:24
In reply to Chrissy
Declaration
By the way Tage now has a career average of 90 odd…Bradman is sweating
2023-02-06 11:50:31
Congrats to Tage on a MAGNIFICENT double ton with a SIX!!!!!!
2023-02-06 11:51:49
Declaration time
447/6
Tage 207*
2023-02-06 11:52:20
In reply to FanAttick
2023-02-06 11:54:30
In reply to FanAttick
2023-02-06 11:56:25
In reply to Chrissy
4 day match, if no more rain
2023-02-06 11:56:52
W.I declare on 447/6.
Da Silva 3
Tage 207
Tage Chanderpaul follows in the footsteps of his dad, while the rest fall around him he keeps on batting. Wonderful batting by the young man.
2023-02-06 12:03:40
Lets go AJ...pitch it up don't spare it
2023-02-06 12:09:54
In reply to PM
Rain not expected - leh we see nuh - AlJo and Gabriel need to come good here
2023-02-06 12:13:11
In reply to Chrissy
Gabriel not playing, Al Jo and Roach
2023-02-06 12:19:20
In reply to Windiesfan78
W.I declare on 447/6.
Da Silva 3
Tage 207
Tage Chanderpaul follows in the footsteps of his dad, while the rest fall around him he keeps on batting. Wonderful batting by the young man.
Excellent by Tage and Brathwaite.
When a WI batsman scores a double as a maiden ton he turns out to be a big star
2023-02-06 12:38:39
Leh we go Moti
Unpire Review
2023-02-06 12:40:29
In reply to Emir
Sadly
2023-02-06 12:45:32
Young Shiv you went to your first 200 and NO. Wow! That is the way to start your career.
2023-02-06 12:45:51
In reply to Chrissy
Good start by Motie. Rain expected on day 5, so need to bowl them out cheaply to allow for a follow-on situation.
2023-02-06 12:52:22
In reply to Acid
When a WI batsman scores a double as a maiden ton he turns out to be a big star
That means that Mayers is a star
!
2023-02-06 13:11:47
Guh deh, Tage, guh deh!
2023-02-06 13:30:43
Where can I watch the game live?
2023-02-06 13:47:53
Day 3: 3rd Session
WI 447/6 d
ZIM 56/0 (23) CRR: 2.43
Tanunurwa Makoni 27(69)
Innocent Kaia 29(69)
Jason Holder
4-0-14-0
Gudakesh Motie
7-3-13-0
2023-02-06 13:56:37
Day 3: 3rd Session
ZIM 60/0 (25) CRR: 2.4
Kemar Roach [4.0-1-8-0] is back into the attack
2023-02-06 14:02:28
AlJo strikes PHEW 63/1
Tanunurwa Makoni ct Mayers b Joseph 33
2023-02-06 14:03:56
26.1
Alzarri Joseph to Tanunurwa Makoni, out Caught by Mayers!! Makoni's hard work has been undone and he only has himself to blame! Joseph's introduction yields instant rewards for the West Indies. He pitches it up full and wide outside off, Makoni goes for a flashing drive away from his body and all he can manage is a thick outside edge that's safely pouched by Mayers at first slip.
Tanunurwa Makoni c Mayers b Alzarri Joseph 33(81) [4s-4]
Chamu Chibhabha, right handed bat, comes to the crease
2023-02-06 14:05:45
26.3
Alzarri Joseph to Chibhabha, FOUR, square of the wicket
2023-02-06 14:13:23
This Innocent lad seems to be a confident player. This is a good start for a debutant.
2023-02-06 14:14:44
zimbabwe going at nearly 4 runs a over and the wi went at 1 the let that sink in before all the plaudits start
2023-02-06 14:14:50
In reply to Acid
You mean like Kyle Mayers?
2023-02-06 14:20:24
Day 3: 3rd Session
ZIM 80/1 (30) CRR: 2.67
2023-02-06 14:20:58
In reply to velo
ZIM 80/1 (30) CRR: 2.67
Are you just a whiner..
WI and Zim are at the same level...we may be slightly better...but we are minnow too
2023-02-06 14:25:05
In reply to Narper
As Bob would say, "You got to have Kaia now".
2023-02-06 14:27:23
In reply to mikesiva
Motie strikes
2023-02-06 14:29:24
In reply to FanAttick
Chamu Chibhabha c †Da Silva b Motie 9
84/2
2023-02-06 14:36:15
In reply to Chrissy
Kiaia gawn?
Bump ball..not out
2023-02-06 14:49:10
31.5
Motie to Chibhabha, out Caught by Joshua Da Silva!! This is such a soft dismissal! Another bowling change works for WI. Quicker delivery from Motie, skids off the deck and Chibhabha misreads the length. Hangs back to a delivery which he should have been forward to. Looks to force this through the off-side and gets the faintest of edges through to the keeper. Sharp take from Joshua Da Silva as well. So, after a solid opening stand, Zimbabwe have lost quick
wickets. Chibhabha c Joshua Da Silva b Motie 9(22) [4s-2]
2023-02-06 14:53:52
This Innocent man seems to be some talent. 50 on debut. 102/2. We need to find him guilty and put him away in the pavilion.
2023-02-06 15:01:40
In reply to Windiesfan78his batting is more west indian than some in the wi side 
2023-02-06 15:03:51
In reply to Narper don't think low expectations crap. that is why the west indies and thecaribbean in genearal is the way it is .mediocrity rules
2023-02-06 15:04:34
In reply to velo
At least Paint got rid of Ervine
2023-02-06 15:06:06
Cappo Strikes Cappo
Craig Ervine b Brathwaite 13
114/3
Stumps
2023-02-06 15:08:48
Bowl dem dung Windies
Just make this Innocent fella make some runs (not too much) Like his spirit
2023-02-06 15:16:44
In reply to LBW375
Give him a passport!
Runs for citizenship
2023-02-06 15:23:55
In reply to culpepperboy
2023-02-06 15:23:59
In reply to Windiesfan78
His dad no doubt is influential in his vricket, but we must give his grand dad a lot of props for his development as well. He gave his granddad props in interview when asked about hi style of play. Check it here.
https://youtu.be/rP_IjO1sZ7k
2023-02-06 15:27:26
In reply to Chrissy
Important wicket that.
We need to start tomorrow after Kraigg completes his over with Alzharry and Motie and later Mayers to replace Alzharry after a 5 over spell.I have no confidence in the others.
2023-02-06 15:37:25
Day 3: Stumps
WI 447/6 d
ZIM 114/3 (41.4) CRR: 2.74
Innocent Kaia 59*(115)
- Zimbabwe trail by 333 runs
Kemar Roach 7 1 23 0
Alzarri Joseph 9 1 25 1
Kyle Mayers 4 2 8 0
Gudakesh Motie 13 7 25 1
Jason Holder 5 0 18 0
Roston Chase 3 0 10 0
Kraigg Brathwaite 0.4 0 5 1
2023-02-06 15:39:16
In reply to LBW375 & Culpepperboy
Just make this Innocent fella make some runs (not too much) Like his spirit
30-yo debutant. We would have no use for such in the WI.
2023-02-06 16:34:30
In reply to culpepperboy
What you saying, we can bat him at 3?
2023-02-07 07:57:22
In reply to Narper
Gary Ballance in to join Kaia....
Kaia lbw Joseph for 67.
Was there an inside edge on that? Or height? But Aussie Paul Reifel says you're out.
Tsiga lbw Joseph for two.
no doubt about this one...plumb!
2023-02-07 08:16:00
In reply to mikesiva
this wan heading for a tame tame Draw.
cause Primer and Paint bat too slow. anyway wan get a double Ton notout
WI 447/6 d
ZIM 147/6 (54) CRR: 2.72
Day 4: 1st Session - Zimbabwe trail by 300 runs
2023-02-07 08:25:09
In reply to velo
modern wi batsmen just have no balance either too attacking or to defensive poor batting
That's because Gary Ballance bats for Zimbabwe.
Get him out, and we have a chance of enforcing the follow-on.
Evans c da Silva b Roach for seven.
Zimbabwe 147-6.
2023-02-07 08:27:31
In reply to mikesiva
Nice
2023-02-07 09:00:01
160/6
Masakadza 5
Ballance 20
2023-02-07 09:07:02
We will bat again by how things look. The bowlers will need a rest even if we bowl out Zimbabwe with a lead of over 200. We need to get 4 quick wickets to try to get a result.
2023-02-07 09:26:48
In reply to Windiesfan78
Are you saying we won't enforce a follow on?..... Even using 8 bowlers!
2023-02-07 10:00:58
That 43 runs so
7th wicket partnership
Hurting Wi
2023-02-07 10:03:17
Saying that...then Motie ends the partnership
7 down
2023-02-07 10:27:24
In reply to Windiesfan78
I think they may not take the new ball straight away and see if the spinners can take the remaining wickets, so the seamers will be fresh if the follow-on is enforced. I notice Holder and Mayers haven't bowled much, so they should be fine for the 2nd innings.
If the follow-on is saved or the seamers are needed to clean up the tail, then I suspect we will bat for another 30-40 overs to get the lead up to 350-400 then have another crack at Zim tonight. Tomorrow is likely to be a curtailed day, so if we can get 2-3 2nd innings wickets tonight that will help.
2023-02-07 10:30:58
In reply to Osmond
Yup, that's what I'm saying. 192/7 and there is a chance of rain tomorrow. I think Zimbabwe will get the lead under 200 forcing us to bat again. We seem to have a problem polishing off the tail.
2023-02-07 10:33:56
In reply to Seechy
This I can see.
2023-02-07 11:01:17
Holder drops a sitter ...Mavuta off Motie
2023-02-07 11:01:52
Looks like more rain is coming
2023-02-07 11:10:59
Bat again ..30 to 40 overs
At what rate ...hope not the same 2 per over ..lol
But on a serious note am worried about WI inability to out Zim...heard pitch is not that encouraging
2023-02-07 11:15:31
Need to take the new ball and enforce follow on tonight.
2023-02-07 11:29:01
In reply to WICFan
Where is this match showing live????
2023-02-07 11:29:56
In reply to Keibo
Icc tv
2023-02-07 11:38:20
Looks like this first test is heading for a draw. We could do with Ambrose or Walsh at this point .
2023-02-07 11:42:31
In reply to Windiesfan78
Guys need work with the kookaburra.
2023-02-07 11:52:55
In reply to WICFan
We bat again lads 251/7, just can't finish off the tail.
2023-02-07 12:08:29
Once one applies themselves on this pitch, there are runs to be had.
2023-02-07 12:11:48
277/7, this is not good at all.
2023-02-07 12:17:47
i really don't know why gabriel was not chosen with his extra pace your playing into these guys strenghts they are use to this type of bowling. medium pacers like roach ,mayers,holder,and non threatening spinners like motie and chase are like food and drink
2023-02-07 12:25:13
In reply to velo
you on Gabriel payroll?
2023-02-07 12:30:20
302/7 now, unacceptable from the W.I!
2023-02-07 12:32:35
If it’s not the batting is the bowling lack of intensity steups
2023-02-07 12:33:35
Maiden half century for Mavuta.
2023-02-07 12:37:09
Ballance slaps Motie for 6 to get to his century. 311/7.
2023-02-07 12:41:19
all the motie supporters holding the head in shame
2023-02-07 12:45:34
In reply to velo
why ?
Holder dropped Mavuta off him...that would have been his 3rd wicket 100 runs ago
all the motie supporters holding the head in shame
i take it you are not a Motie supporter
2023-02-07 12:52:57
In reply to doosra
Why big spinner Chase only bowled 12 overs so far???
2023-02-07 12:54:49
In reply to StumpCam
the track got nothing
2023-02-07 13:01:27
Wow. At this rate Zimbabwe may eclipse the 447.
2023-02-07 13:07:36
In reply to Keibo
icc.tv
2023-02-07 13:07:45
Holder looks like he is struggling with fitness
2023-02-07 13:19:05
In reply to hubert
I can now guarantee that the 447 will be eclipsed.
2023-02-07 13:30:42
In reply to Seechy
Finally, Holder bowls Mavuta! Cheese on breaders!!!!!
2023-02-07 13:30:59
331/8
2023-02-07 13:32:39
Day 4: 3rd Session
WI 447/6 d
ZIM 331/8 (117) CRR: 2.83
Zimbabwe trail by 116 runs
Victor Nyauchi 4(4)
Gary Ballance 117(209
2023-02-07 13:34:36
In reply to Windiesfan78
That wicket should have been Motie's not Holder's
2023-02-07 13:36:06
340/8, what the CRAP is this!!!!!!
2023-02-07 13:36:28
In reply to Seechy
2023-02-07 13:42:44
In reply to Windiesfan78
Holder cashing in
2023-02-07 13:43:01
118.2
Holder to Nyauchi, out Caught by Joshua Da Silva!! A huge top-edge on the pull, Joshua Da Silva calls for the catch as he runs to his left towards square leg and holds on with ease. Nyauchi wasn't going to die wondering, back of a length and at the stumps, he backed away on the pull, didn't get on top of the bounce and only managed a thick fat top-edge.
Nyauchi c Joshua Da Silva b Holder 13(10) [4s-3]
2023-02-07 13:43:35
341/9.
2023-02-07 13:43:38
ZIM 341/9 (119) CRR: 2.87
Jason Holder
16-2-49-2
2023-02-07 13:44:04
In reply to doosra
Looks that way .
2023-02-07 13:46:02
Wow they make all that runs in 1 day???
Is this Zimbabwe?
Tell Narps dem to cancel the GT parade
2023-02-07 13:49:51
In reply to Halliwell
Lead under 100 runs, 350/9!
2023-02-07 13:57:34
ZIM 359/9 (122) CRR: 2.94
Partnership: 18(22)
2023-02-07 14:07:48
Gudakesh Motie *32.1 10 101 2
Motie gets his ton too
123.1
Motie to Gary Ballance, FOUR, dropped at deep mid-wicket and to rub salt into the wounds, it's gone for four! Poor delivery though, was a half-tracker on off stump, Ballance went deep in his crease and pulled it towards deep mid-wicket and the fielder couldn't hold on
2023-02-07 14:09:10
123.5
Motie to Ngarava, SIX, shot! That's gone out of the ground! Motie has had a poor start after drinks. Tossed up very full outside off, right in the arc for Ngarava as he smokes it straight back over the bowler's head
2023-02-07 14:11:40
Partnership: 33(34)
Richard Ngarava 16(17)
Gary Ballance 135(228
2023-02-07 14:16:03
Day 4: Innings Break
WI 447/6 d
ZIM 379/9 d (125) CRR: 3.03
Richard Ngarava 19(20)
Gary Ballance 137(231
- Zimbabwe trail by 68 runs
2023-02-07 14:19:16
THE MEN DECLARED, WHAT THE.......!!!!!379/9 
2023-02-07 14:20:47
In reply to Windiesfan78
well if wunna cyah catch wat you expect
2023-02-07 14:25:49
Davo: "Motie should have had 5 or 6 wickets, it's so disappointing to see catches being dropped off of someone who deserves to be in the team as a Frontline spinner."
2023-02-07 14:26:35
Kraigg Brathwaite and T Chanderpaul are at the crease.
Kraigg Brathwaite is on strike.
Nyauchi will open the attack
0.1
Nyauchi to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run
2023-02-07 14:26:49
A poke in the eye for WI. Zimbabe knows i they dislodge the opening batters early, the rest of the batting crumbles.
2023-02-07 14:29:32
Day 4: 3rd Session
Ovs Left: 12
WI 3/0 (1) CRR: 3
West Indies lead by 71 runs
2023-02-07 14:31:04
In reply to Overthrow
I am glad Zim are TRYING TO WIN THE GAME
meanwhile man on here quacking about making the game SAFE first
We deserve what we get, lawd fadder
2023-02-07 14:34:20
In reply to Halliwell
just imagine if Pooran and Hetmyer were playing
2023-02-07 14:37:35
In reply to doosra
Then we’d ALSO EQUALLY have failed to win this Test Match, brother
2023-02-07 14:38:08
In reply to Halliwell
atleast it would happen faster
2023-02-07 14:44:31
In reply to doosra
Doosra, this is DISGRACEFUL!!!!!! HOW DARE THE W.I!!! We can't bowl out a weakened Zimbabwe team, well well well.
2023-02-07 14:47:50
In reply to Windiesfan78
the wicket flat man but yea it was sub par
one partnership they allowed and that was that
2023-02-07 14:50:35
In reply to doosra
This At Least business allowed Greenidge & Haynes to lose a record to Braff & Cub!!!
CozyUpToTheBandits must be rolling in his grave!
2023-02-07 14:52:06
In reply to Halliwell
Dereliction of duty and devastating failure!
2023-02-07 15:03:22
1.06 RR.
Welcome to TEST Cricket.
2023-02-07 15:05:50
44444444444444444444444!
11.2
4
Evans to Brathwaite, FOUR runs
Excellent timing from Brathwaite! Length on the pads, he neatly clips it through square leg to get the first boundary of the West Indies innings.
4
Evans to Brathwaite, FOUR runs
Excellent timing from Brathwaite! Length on the pads, he neatly clips it through square leg to get the first boundary of the West Indies innings.
2023-02-07 15:11:45
they need to come out tomorrow and get 150 in 40 overs and set Zimbabwe 240ish in 50
2023-02-07 15:13:52
Day 4: Stumps
ZIM 379/9 d
WI 447/6 d & 21/0 (13) CRR: 1.62
West Indies lead by 89 runs
Tagenarine Chanderpaul 10(37)
Kraigg Brathwaite 11(41
2023-02-07 15:23:49
In reply to doosra
Good chance of rain during the afternoon tomorrow in Harare.
2023-02-07 15:26:32
In reply to WICFan
yea mid afternoon so perhaps just take it to lunch and see what happens
2023-02-07 15:27:52
In reply to Narper
I slept like a baby last night, did not see a ball in Zim's inning.
Just notice Balance profile, with four test centuries.
2023-02-07 15:32:27
In reply to doosra
Very disappointing today. I don't think we'll get all the overs in tomorrow because of predicted rain.
I think they might just bat out the day so guys can get some time in the middle, otherwise they'd need to go bolder to force a result. Stokes and co did this against us in the 2nd test in 2020 - one that we should have drawn.
Score 130 runs in 20 overs, setting Zim 220 in a theoretical 68 overs. Have a crack before lunch, then push hard in the remaining two sessions. Say we lose 60-90 mins due to rain, that would leave roughly 50 overs to try and bowl out Zim again. Only problem with this plan would be if the rain didn't come, then Zim would have enough overs to comfortably chase down the target, but I think it's worth dangling the carrot.
2023-02-07 15:33:26
In reply to Seechy
yea it was a disappointing day especially in the middle session
2023-02-07 15:33:46
In reply to openning
yea Balance had a stint with England and tons of FC county cricket
2023-02-07 15:38:34
In reply to Overthrow
dislodge the opening batters early, the rest of the batting crumbles.
Ur 100% correct...
2023-02-07 16:36:01
In reply to openning
Just notice Balance profile, with four test centuries
.
Yep he played county cricket and for England Lions and he played test cricket...then some kind of mental breakdown...now he is back for Zim
2023-02-07 16:39:47
No one here wants to acknowledge but this is our level...we are not much better than zimbabwe...WE ARE MINNOW too...for more than a DECADE
2023-02-07 16:44:32
In reply to Narper
they played the recent t20 wc, we didn't qualify
2023-02-07 16:57:07
In reply to Seechy
I'll be honest with you. I would rather a washout tomorrow based on what happened today. We had Zimbabwe 192/7 and we ALLOWED them to declare on 379/9. The fact that we couldn't even bowl them out rubbed more salt into the wound. No disrespect to Zimbabwe but this is not good enough. Many of their players are inexperienced. To make matters worse there is no Raza or Taylor in their tean which makes them weaker.
2023-02-07 17:07:50
In reply to Seechy
Thanks much!
2023-02-08 08:08:32
In reply to Narper
Chanderpaul b Evans for 15.
Played on.
West Indies 32-1
Reifer in now....with a Test average of 17.8 - he needs to do something about that now!
Brathwaite lbw Masakadza for 25.
West Indies 50-2
Blackwood in now.
2023-02-08 09:00:33
68/2
Lead 133
2023-02-08 09:15:47
Lead 147
2023-02-08 09:20:48
85/2
Lead 153
Reifer 30*
Blackwood 10*
2023-02-08 09:23:39
Lead 161
Clouds building
2023-02-08 09:28:51
100/2
Reifer 37*
Blackwood 15*
Lead 168
50 partnership
2023-02-08 09:36:23
85 runs so far in this session
Lead 174
Blackwood 20 from 38
Reifer 38 from 70
106/2
2023-02-08 09:45:36
Lead 180
Reifer into di 40s
Blackwood 24*
2023-02-08 10:03:16
In reply to Chrissy
West Indies 131-2 at lunch.
Blackwood 38* (58 )
Reifer 45* (91)
2023-02-08 10:04:04
Six and four fi Jermaine
38*
Reifer 45*
131/2
Lead 199
Lunch
2023-02-08 10:40:03
In reply to Chrissy
I really hope Reifer uses this opportunity to get a decent score. It doesn't come much easier than this.
2023-02-08 10:45:10
In reply to Chrissy
The clouds look well thick!
Reifer gets his half-century. Well played, Raymon!
2023-02-08 10:53:05
In reply to mikesiva
Agree re the 50
100 partnership
Jermaine 49*
2023-02-08 10:55:35
50 fi Jermaine
2023-02-08 10:56:08
In reply to Chrissy
Well done, Blackwood!
2023-02-08 11:01:26
Reifer gives it away
2023-02-08 11:22:36
In reply to mikesiva
Gawn now fi 57
Lead 244
2023-02-08 11:23:19
careful yeh reifer and blackwood gave way their hand and the lead still getable
2023-02-08 11:28:58
Chase gone chasing a wide one
Rain coming.
Looks like a tame draw.
2023-02-08 12:02:29
In reply to Chrissy
Glad to see Reifer and Blackwood get half centuries. This looks like a draw.
2023-02-08 12:43:44
Motie strikes early
2023-02-08 12:49:14
Looks like motie can be a handful here if he gets support from the other end
2023-02-08 13:00:04
In reply to doosra
Will probably be a draw but hope he gets some more
2023-02-08 13:18:32
Joseph to Chibhabha, 4 (FOUR) runs
Outside edge and the ball goes past first slip! Oh, that surely is a keeper's catch. But he does not go for it. Good length ball outside off. He looks to push at it with no feet movement. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball flies to the left of Mayers.
2023-02-08 13:30:51
Day 5: 3rd Session
ZIM 55/1 (16) CRR: 3.44
Zimbabwe need 217 runs
Chamu Chibhabha 21(40)
Innocent Kaia 23(44)
Gudakesh Motie
8-0-21-1
Jason Holder
2-0-7-0
Alzarri Joseph
3-0-9-0
Kemar Roach
3-0-16-0
2023-02-08 13:38:28
Motie strikes again
61/2
2023-02-08 13:39:12
17.4
Motie to Kaia, out Caught by Kraigg Brathwaite!! Gone, the West Indies have their second. This is a very soft dismissal! Motie gives it some air and pitches it up full on leg-stump, Kaia was seemingly caught in two minds as he chipped it straight to Brathwaite at short mid-on.
Kaia c Kraigg Brathwaite b Motie 24(46) [4s-2]
2023-02-08 13:40:07
In reply to Chrissy
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2023-02-08 13:45:56
In reply to Narper
So, Motie got the Innocent one.
Gwaan Motie!
2023-02-08 13:56:24
Great catch Jermaine
three down
83/3
2023-02-08 13:57:23
In reply to Chrissy
Chibhaba c Blackwood b Chase for 31.
Motie gets his third! Ervine strangled down leg, caught by da Silva for 17.
2023-02-08 14:01:26
Motie again
4 down
2023-02-08 14:02:04
3 now for Motie.
Gwaan!
2023-02-08 14:02:08
In reply to doosra
Gimme More Tea!!
2023-02-08 14:02:36
In reply to Drapsey
Great catch Josh
2023-02-08 14:03:51
22.1
Roston Chase to Chibhabha, out Caught by Blackwood!! The bowling change does the trick! Blackwood takes a superb catch to send Chibhabha packing. Not the best of balls to be honest. It's on a length outside off, holding its line. Chibhabha's feet go nowhere as he feels for it and gets an outside edge that flies towards Blackwood at first slip. He gets low to his right and takes a sharp reflex catch. Those are never easy but he made it look easy.
Chibhabha c Blackwood b Roston Chase 31(60) [4s-3]
23.2
Motie to Ervine, out Caught by Joshua Da Silva!! That's a sharp take from Joshua Da Silva and Zimbabwe will be feeling the nerves now! Tossed up on a length on off, spinning in sharply. Ervine with minimal foot movement tries to glance it fine but only manages to get a faint nick behind. The keeper moves to his right and takes a very good catch. Would have been unsighted as the ball spun sharply but he was alert to the situation and took a fine, fine catch. West Indies are sensing something now.
Ervine c Joshua Da Silva b Motie 17(17) [4s-3]
2023-02-08 14:03:57
In reply to Chrissy
Josh is a keeper.
2023-02-08 14:05:17
Day 5: 3rd Session
ZIM 83/4 (24) CRR: 3.46
Zimbabwe need 189 runs
Ovs Left: 25
2023-02-08 14:23:35
Alzarri Joseph [3.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack
30.1
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR, to deep mid-wicket
30.2
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR, a poor ball and it has been taken toll off!
ZIM 96/4 (30.2) CRR: 3.2
2023-02-08 14:23:49
Come on AlJo - sekkle!
2023-02-08 14:24:19
pacers seems to be bowling middle and leg more rather than the channel
2023-02-08 14:31:40
i don't understand...Chase and Motie creating chances and they changed to Holder off spin?
why not keep Chase?
2023-02-08 14:36:35
In reply to doosra
Or KB for that matter.
2023-02-08 14:39:25
Day 5: 3rd Session
ZIM & 105/4 (34) CRR: 3.09
Ovs Left: 15
2023-02-08 14:43:33
They'll take the final drinks break of the game.
Roston Chase [4.0-2-2-1] is back into the attack
2023-02-08 14:50:56
Wouldn't mind giving Roach a couple of overs around the wicket to Ballance.
2023-02-08 14:52:44
37.2
Motie to Gary Ballance, leg byes, FOUR, oh that's a good delivery! Floated up full outside off, Ballance leans in looking to defend and it turns sharply, it takes a bit of Ballance's pad and beats everyone behind the stumps
2023-02-08 15:02:04
Day 5: 3rd Session - Ovs Left: 8
ZIM 118/4 (41) CRR: 2.88
Zimbabwe need 154 runs
Kraigg Brathwaite [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack
2023-02-08 15:04:59
Ballance gawn - what a tief! Pretended he didn't touch it
Gary Ballance c †Da Silva b Chase 18
2023-02-08 15:07:13
Ahhh, a question of Balance.
2023-02-08 15:07:31
In reply to Chrissy
De game is now in de Ballance!
2023-02-08 15:09:17
42.2
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance, out Caught by Joshua Da Silva!! Right on cue - Roston Chase is the man who gets the better of Ballance. A glimmer of hope for the Windies to force a win. On a length, going down with the arm, Ballance tries to glance it fine but only manages a faint edge behind and the keeper does the rest. Is there a twist at the fag end of the game?
Gary Ballance c Joshua Da Silva b Roston Chase 18(63)
2023-02-08 15:09:47
Four fi Motie now
120/6
2023-02-08 15:10:32
43.4
Motie to Brad Evans, out Lbw!!
Brad Evans lbw b Motie 0(7)
2023-02-08 15:11:11
In reply to culpepperboy
Draw or West Indies!
2023-02-08 15:11:31
In reply to Chrissy
I am at work and not watching...Cricbuzz says its Braff bowling
Okay they corrected it
2023-02-08 15:14:21
In reply to Narper
they wrong lol
it's hase and Motie bowling
2023-02-08 15:23:58
In reply to Narper
THey should have asked me - I'm watching. Come allyuh four wickets, 20 minutes
2023-02-08 15:25:05
In reply to Chrissy
we can do it
2023-02-08 15:35:19
7 more minutes to go
Kyle Mayers, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
52.1
Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs, to fine leg
2023-02-08 15:39:36
The physio comes out to attend to Tsiga. He is complaining of a sore back.
JUMPSTART WILL REMEMBER THIS AGAINT PAK AT kENSINGTOB
2023-02-08 15:42:25
Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 1st TesT
WI 447/6 d & 203/5 d
ZIM 379/9 d & 134/6
Match drawn
2023-02-08 15:43:00
Game Drawn
must say was a good match.
Hopefully, WI can go out and win the 2nd match, barring no rain.
team growing.
2023-02-08 15:48:29
How does Motie look going forward?
2023-02-08 16:35:45
zim 134 (6 wkts, 54 Ov)
Kemar Roach 3 0 16 0
Gudakesh Motie 24 6 50 4
Alzarri Joseph 5 0 19 0
Jason Holder 5 1 13 0
Kraigg Brathwaite 4 0 10 0
Roston Chase 12 6 9 2
Kyle Mayers 1 0 6 0
2023-02-08 16:48:05
In reply to Seechy
Motie will do some serious damage on a pitch that gives him more assistance. He is our best option for spin at the moment.
2023-02-08 17:01:33
In reply to Seechy
EXCELLENT!!
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