*Official* New Zealand in Zimbabwe

[KiWiNiNjA]

That was obviously too plumb to give.

 

[Zinzan]

Na it isn't the worst idea testing these bowlers a bit before the Test series. The more overs Aldo, McKay and Bracewell get when the match isn't already over is for the best.

He'd still be able to test the bowlers batting first

 

[Zinzan]

Lol, again Zim playing teeny-bopping music in the background. They must assume the audience is primarily 12 year old girls

 

[Athlai]

He'd still be able to test the bowlers batting first

If we score 300+ there would be hardly any pressure unless the Zimbabwean openers miraculously set them up nicely. I just can't see it happening.

If they get on top of us now we're under pressure.

 

[Zinzan]

^ Nah, there's no good reason not batting first today, at the very least for my entertainment alone

 

[Hurricane]

I think Bracewell looks the better bowler of the two openers.

 

[BeeGee]

I think Bracewell looks the better bowler of the two openers.

I concur.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

^ Nah, there's no good reason not batting first today, at the very least for my entertainment alone

.....and mine.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Gotta love Aldridge's facials while running in.

 

[Athlai]

^ Nah, there's no good reason not batting first today, at the very least for my entertainment alone

Yeah the entertainment factor means we're really missing out. Would've been gun to see another big opening partnership

 

[Hurricane]

10 overs and no wickets. A victory of sorts on this wicket.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Showing some spine here are the Zimbos, there's a good bit of movement here.

Edit: beaten.

 

[Nigel Benjamin]

Lol, again Zim playing teeny-bopping music in the background. They must assume the audience is primarily 12 year old girls

One of the many reasons why I hate watching Zim matches live. They even do this in Tests after every over, boundary and wicket as if it's a bloody Pro20 match.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Pitch it up Dougeh.

 

[_Ed_]

Commentator: "Bizarre field placing there"

Just after that same field placing prevented a four. Strange comment.

 

[BeeGee]

Commentator: "Bizarre field placing there"

Just after that same field placing prevented a four. Strange comment.

They don't know diddly.

Taylor to ton up again.

 

[Hurricane]

Doug reminds me of Southee two years ago - needs more experience.

I wish he could get picked up by a county team.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Aldridge hitting good areas again and again. Liking his style.

 

[Hurricane]

Question for y'all

Bracewell bowled many dot balls outside off stump that were let go - should he have bowled straighter.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

In ODIs it's not much of an issue, if the batsman aren't scoring bowling first then you're doing the job well enough. It's not like he was bowling hideously wide anyway, just a touch outside off, where an outswing bowler should be aiming.