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ZIM vs WI 1st Test Commentary - Bulawayo (04 February 2023)
Zimbabwe
379-9 (125.0) & 134-6
Match Ended
Zimbabwe drew with West Indies
West Indies
447-6 (143.0) & 203-5
WI • 1st innings
447/6
ZIM • 1st innings
379/9
WI • 2nd innings
203/5
ZIM • 2nd innings
134/6
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
53.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza blocks it out.
53.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Quicker, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza defends it again.
53.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Slower through the air, on middle, Wellington Masakadza leans on to defend, but misses as the ball loops up of his pads and the short leg fielder pouches it. There is an appeal, but turned down.
53.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends it on the front foot.
53.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Fires this one full, on middle, Wellington Masakadza is solid in his defence again.
53.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Floated, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza prdos forward to defend, but gets beaten by the turn inside as the keeper collects it. All the eyes on the umpire to see if there is any signal, but there isn't any. However, Kraigg Brathwaite decides to shake hand now and it is all over for thie Test match. IT ENDS AS A DRAW!
Till Now Score: 134/6
(54 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(36)
T Tsiga
24(84)
G Motie
24-6-50-4
Over 54 ·134 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
52.1
2
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Kyle Mayers is bowling spin here! He tosses this up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga nudges it towards fine leg for a brace.
52.2
0
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out.
52.3
0
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flighted, short and on middle, turning in to the leg side, Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves it alone.
52.4
0
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flighted, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga takes his front leg and pads it away. There is a huge appeal, but the finger stays down.
52.5
0
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Darts this one full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to play at it, but misses.
52.6
4
Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga
FOUR! Easy pickings! A low full toss, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga drives it through covers for a boundary. Tafadzwa Tsiga is feeling a bit uneasy now and both the batters are havinig some drinks on the field. This may also be a tactic from Zimbabwe to waste time.
Till Now Score: 134/6
(53 Overs)
T Tsiga
24(84)
W Masakadza
0(30)
K Mayers
1-0-6-0
Over 53 ·134 Runs
2
0
0
0
0
4
51.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga tickles it past leg slip for a single.
51.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Floated, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza leans on and blocks it out.
51.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Flighted, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out.
51.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Quicker, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza knocks it towards mid off.
51.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza defends it on the front foot.
51.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Flighted, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza is solid in his defence again.
Till Now Score: 128/6
(52 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(30)
T Tsiga
18(78)
G Motie
23-5-50-4
Over 52 ·128 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
50.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Kraigg Brathwaite flights this full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward and smothers the ball into the pitch.
50.2
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Short this time and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga rocks back and tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
50.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza
Flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza pushes at the ball.
50.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza
Another tossed-up delivery bowled outside off. Wellington Masakadza dabs this into the off side.
50.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza
Fires this one full and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza smothers this into the pitch.
50.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza
Bowls this quick and outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets a good stride forward and the ball hits the pads. Huge appeal but turned down as the impact is clearly outside the off stump.
Till Now Score: 127/6
(51 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(25)
T Tsiga
17(77)
K Brathwaite
4-0-10-0
Over 51 ·127 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
49.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza defends this solidly off the front foot.
49.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
FOUR BYES! Sharp turn from a fuller length and beats the outside edge bat. The keeper is unable to collect and goes to the fence for four extra runs.
49.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets forward and blocks this out.
49.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Short and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza rocks back and defends this into the off side.
49.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Flights this full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets an inside edge to the left of the bowler.
49.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Loopy delivery full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza leans forward and pushes at the ball.
Till Now Score: 126/6
(50 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(21)
T Tsiga
16(75)
G Motie
22-5-49-4
Over 50 ·126 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
48.1
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Roston Chase bowls this short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga goes deep into the crease and defends.
48.2
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Gets the ball to spin into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga tucks this towards square leg.
48.3
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Short as well and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards mid-wicket.
48.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga pushes this towards point.
48.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward and defends this into the off side.
48.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga goes back to cover the line of the ball and keeps it out.
Till Now Score: 122/6
(49 Overs)
T Tsiga
16(75)
W Masakadza
0(15)
R Chase
12-6-9-2
Over 49 ·122 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
47.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and on a leg stump line. Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks this to the right of the bowler.
47.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes full and just outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga pushes at it and gets it towards point from the outside edge for a single.
47.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets forward and smothers this into the pitch.
47.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Bowls this short and outside off. Wellington Masakadza rocks back and defends this.
47.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Fires this one full and down leg side. Wellington Masakadza leaves this one alone.
47.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Bowls this quick and down leg stump. Wellington Masakadza leaves once again.
Till Now Score: 122/6
(48 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(15)
T Tsiga
16(69)
G Motie
21-4-49-4
Over 48 ·122 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
46.1
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Floated, full and on leg, Wellington Masakadza blocks it out.
46.2
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Flatter, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out to the off side.
46.3
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Flighted, full and on leg, Wellington Masakadza prods forward and defends it to the leg side.
46.4
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Fires in full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza negotiates it well.
46.5
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Quicker, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza pushes it towards covers.
46.6
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza knocks it towards mid on. Maiden over!
Till Now Score: 121/6
(47 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(11)
T Tsiga
15(67)
R Chase
11-5-9-2
Over 47 ·121 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
45.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
On off, kept out.
45.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga drives it towards mid off.
45.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out.
45.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Quicker one, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and blocks it out.
45.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
On middle, blocked out.
45.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Slower through the air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga negotiates it well. Another maiden from Motie.
Till Now Score: 121/6
(46 Overs)
T Tsiga
15(67)
W Masakadza
0(5)
G Motie
20-4-48-4
Over 46 ·121 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
44.1
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on off, turning in sharply, Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves it alone.
44.2
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.
44.3
1
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Quicker, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga works it off the inner half towards square leg for a single.
44.4
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
A low full toss, on off, Wellington Masakadza drills it back to the bowler.
44.5
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Flighted, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza drives it towards covers.
44.6
0
Roston Chase to Wellington Masakadza
Short and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends off the back foot.
Till Now Score: 121/6
(45 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(5)
T Tsiga
15(61)
R Chase
10-4-9-2
Over 45 ·121 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
43.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.
43.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Fires this one full and on the pads, Tafadzwa Tsiga misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken!
43.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Brad Evans
BEAUTY! Gudakesh Motie flights this up, on middle, turning away sharply, Brad Evans leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outisde edge as Joshua Da Silva pouches it. There is a huge appeal for caught behind, but the finger stays down.
43.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Brad Evans
On off, kept out.
43.5
W
Gudakesh Motie to Brad Evans
OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Gudakesh Motie strikes! He bowls this quicker, on middle, goes in with the arm, Brad Evans moves back to defend, but plays down the wrong line and is also beaten by the pace. He gets rapped around the pads and there is a huge appeal. The umpire raises his finger and West Indies players are delighted.
43.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
On middle, blocked out.
43.7
0
Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends it towards point.
Till Now Score: 120/6
(44 Overs)
W Masakadza
0(2)
T Tsiga
14(58)
G Motie
18.7-3-48-4
Over 44 ·120 Runs
0
0
0
0
W
0
0
42.1
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance opens the face of his bat and guides it towards point.
42.2
W
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Roston Chase strikes now! Gary Ballance has to walk back to the hut now. Chase bowls this short and around leg, turning further to the leg side, Gary Ballance tries to flick it away, but gets the slightest of edges and Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps takes another sharp catch moving to his right. Zimbabwe lose half their side now.
42.3
0
Roston Chase to Brad Evans
Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Brad Evans blocks it out.
42.4
0
Roston Chase to Brad Evans
A bit short and around off, Brad Evans keeps it out.
42.5
0
Roston Chase to Brad Evans
Looped up, full and on off, Brad Evans takes a huge stride forward and defends again.
42.6
0
Roston Chase to Brad Evans
Slower through the air, on off, Brad Evans negotiates it well.
Till Now Score: 119/5
(43 Overs)
B Evans
0(4)
T Tsiga
14(56)
R Chase
9-4-8-2
Over 43 ·119 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
41.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Gary Ballance
Short and around off, Gary Ballance moves back and blocks it out.
41.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance defends it on the front foot.
41.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Gary Ballance
A bit short and around leg, Gary Ballance flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
41.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Looped up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and keeps it out.
41.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Quicker, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga steers it towards point.
41.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Gives this one some air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in his defence again.
Till Now Score: 119/4
(42 Overs)
T Tsiga
14(56)
G Ballance
18(61)
K Brathwaite
3-0-9-0
Over 42 ·119 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
40.1
1
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Floated, full and on middle, Gary Ballance tucks it towards square leg for a single.
40.2
2
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga sweeps it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
40.3
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flighted, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and blocks it out.
40.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Looped up, full and around leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it on the front foot.
40.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
On middle, blocked out.
40.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out again.
Till Now Score: 118/4
(41 Overs)
T Tsiga
14(53)
G Ballance
17(58)
R Chase
8-3-8-1
Over 41 ·118 Runs
1
2
0
0
0
0
39.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Gary Ballance blocks this one out.
39.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Gary Ballance clocks this one out.
39.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flights this full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves this one alone.
39.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga rocks back and defends.
39.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flights full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward to defend.
39.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Short once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga happy to leave this one alone.
Till Now Score: 115/4
(40 Overs)
T Tsiga
12(48)
G Ballance
16(57)
G Motie
18-2-48-3
Over 40 ·115 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
38.1
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Roston Chase floats this one full and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards short leg.
38.2
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes full once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga clocks this back down the pitch.
38.3
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward to block this into the off side.
38.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this quick and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward and smothers it into the pitch.
38.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga uses the depth of the crease and defends this.
38.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Roston Chase flights this full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in defense and anotehr maiden.
Till Now Score: 114/4
(39 Overs)
T Tsiga
12(44)
G Ballance
15(55)
R Chase
7-3-5-1
Over 39 ·114 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
37.1
2
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance drives this towards deep cover-point and picks up two runs.
37.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
FOUR BYES! More turn on offer here! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off stump. Gary Ballance misses the block and the ball goes down leg side for four byes as the keeper is unable to collect this.
37.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Fiires this one full and on the pads. Gary Ballance rocks back and keeps it out.
37.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Flighted full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance tucks this towards mid-wicket.
37.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Bowls this one full and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance defends this to the left of the bowler.
37.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Angles this one down leg on a shorter length. Gary Ballance misses his flick.
Till Now Score: 114/4
(38 Overs)
G Ballance
15(55)
T Tsiga
12(38)
G Motie
17-2-47-3
Over 38 ·114 Runs
2
0
0
0
0
0
36.1
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Roston Chase flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance pushes this towards cover.
36.2
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance blocks this towards silly point.
36.3
1
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Slightly short and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance punches this to deep point for a single.
36.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes full and into the pads. Tafadzwa Tsiga defends this from deep in the crease onto the pitch.
36.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Gets the ball to spin into the pads on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards short leg.
36.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Gets some sharp turn as he bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Goes down leg side as Tafadzwa Tsiga misses his flick.
Till Now Score: 108/4
(37 Overs)
T Tsiga
12(38)
G Ballance
13(49)
R Chase
6-2-5-1
Over 37 ·108 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
35.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Gudakesh Motie fires this full and into the pads. Gary Ballance tucks this into the leg side.
35.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Gary Ballance dabs this towards short leg.
35.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance blocks this into the off side.
35.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Strays onto the pads once again. Gary Ballance clips this into the square leg region for a single.
35.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this back down the pitch.
35.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Full once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out into the off side.
Till Now Score: 107/4
(36 Overs)
T Tsiga
12(35)
G Ballance
12(46)
G Motie
16-2-45-3
Over 36 ·107 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
34.1
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Roston Chase floats this one full and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga clips this towrds mid-wicket.
34.2
1
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
This is full as well and into the pads. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
34.3
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Tosses this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this towards the short-leg fielder.
34.4
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance drives straight onto the silly point fielder.
34.5
1
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Flights this one full and on an off stump line. Gary Ballance gets this to deep-cover point for a single.
34.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes full again and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward and blocks this into the off side.
Till Now Score: 106/4
(35 Overs)
T Tsiga
12(33)
G Ballance
11(42)
R Chase
5-2-4-1
Over 35 ·106 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
33.1
0
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Jason Holder flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance gets a stride forward and leaves this one alone.
33.2
0
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Bowls this full as well and outside off. Gary Ballance dabs this down to silly point.
33.3
1
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Floats this into the pads on a fuller length. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
33.4
1
Jason Holder to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this towards square leg and they take one.
33.5
0
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance knocks this wide of mid off and takes a run.
33.6
0
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Fires this on full and angles this in from outside off. Gary Ballance leans forward and blocks this out solidly.
Till Now Score: 104/4
(34 Overs)
G Ballance
10(39)
T Tsiga
11(30)
J Holder
5-1-13-0
Over 34 ·104 Runs
0
0
1
1
0
0
32.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Gary Ballance
Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and angling down leg stump. Gary Ballance looks to flick this fine but misses.
32.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Gary Ballance
Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance dabs this into the vacant cover region and takes an easy single.
32.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this full as well and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga miscues his flick towards mid-wicket.
32.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves this one alone.
32.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bangs this in short and into the batter. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets on his toes and dabs this into the leg side.
32.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga drops his bat out of the way of the ball and lets it through to the keeper.
Till Now Score: 102/4
(33 Overs)
T Tsiga
10(29)
G Ballance
9(34)
A Joseph
5-0-19-0
Over 33 ·102 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
31.1
1
Jason Holder to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Jason Holder will bowl spin as he fires this one short and into the batter. Tafadzwa Tsiga tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single.
31.2
2
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance knocks this towards mid off and a misfield allows them to take two runs.
31.3
0
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Tosses this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this back towards the bowler.
31.4
1
Jason Holder to Gary Ballance
Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance punches this towards deep cover-point and takes a single.
31.5
0
Jason Holder to Tafadzwa Tsiga
A loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga whips it towards mid-wicket.
31.6
0
Jason Holder to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Full once again and attacks the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga knocks this to the right of the bowler.
Till Now Score: 101/4
(32 Overs)
T Tsiga
10(25)
G Ballance
8(32)
J Holder
4-1-11-0
Over 32 ·101 Runs
1
2
0
1
0
0
30.1
4
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
FOUR! Tafadzwa Tsiga is finally off the mark and he will feel much better after this shot! Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga clips this towards deep square leg for four runs.
30.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Tafadzwa Tsiga and he is up and running! Alzarri Joseph bowls a poor delivery as he strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga glances this down to fine leg for four more runs.
30.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Onto the pads once again and on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single.
30.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Gary Ballance
Bangs this in short but well down leg side. Gary Ballance just sways out of its way and lets the keeper collect the ball.
30.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Gary Ballance
Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards the point fielder.
30.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Gary Ballance
Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Gary Ballance goes on his back foot and blocks this towards cover.
Till Now Score: 97/4
(31 Overs)
G Ballance
5(29)
T Tsiga
9(22)
A Joseph
4-0-18-0
Over 31 ·97 Runs
4
4
1
0
0
0
29.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Floated, short and on middle, Gary Ballance turns it to the leg side.
29.2
2
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Short again and around leg, Gary Ballance clips it towards deep square leg for a brace.
29.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.
29.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Flatter, full and on middle, Gary Ballance gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg.
29.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Flighted, full and on middle, Gary Ballance negotiates it well.
29.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Gives this one air, on middle, Gary Ballance is solid in his defence again.
Till Now Score: 88/4
(30 Overs)
G Ballance
5(26)
T Tsiga
0(19)
G Motie
15-2-44-3
Over 30 ·88 Runs
0
2
0
0
0
0
28.1
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance blocks it out.
28.2
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance leans on and defends it to the off side
28.3
1
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.
28.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Quicker one, short and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it off the outer half towards silly point.
28.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Slower through the air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga steers it towards point.
28.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Looped up, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga sweeps it straight to sqaure. He is yet to get off the mark here and has faced 19 deliveries already.
Till Now Score: 86/4
(29 Overs)
T Tsiga
0(19)
G Ballance
3(20)
R Chase
4-2-2-1
Over 29 ·86 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
27.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Gary Ballance looks to block it, but does so with the bottom half.
27.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Short again and on middle, Gary Ballance pats it down to the leg side.
27.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and on off, keeps very low, Gary Ballance prods forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. The impact was clearly outside off.
27.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Flatter, full and on midde, Gary Ballance nudges it towards square leg.
27.5
1
Gudakesh Motie to Gary Ballance
Fires this one full and on the pads. Gary Ballance flicks this towards square leg for a single.
27.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this outside leg on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this into the leg side.
Till Now Score: 85/4
(28 Overs)
T Tsiga
0(16)
G Ballance
2(17)
G Motie
14-2-42-3
Over 28 ·85 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
26.1
1
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Shortish and outisde off, Gary Ballance guides it through point for a single.
26.2
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on off, turning in, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.
26.3
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Slightly shorter and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga moves back and bunts it onto the pitch.
26.4
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Pushed through quicker, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga turns it towards short mid-wicket.
26.5
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Goes short again and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks it towards square leg.
26.6
0
Roston Chase to Tafadzwa Tsiga
A bit short and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it well.
Till Now Score: 84/4
(27 Overs)
T Tsiga
0(15)
G Ballance
1(12)
R Chase
3-2-1-1
Over 27 ·84 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
25.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Floated, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.
25.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and defends it towards silly point.
25.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flighted, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga negotiates it well again.
25.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flatter, short and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga moves back and blocks it again.
25.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in his defence.
25.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Maiden over! This is floated, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it on the front foot.
Till Now Score: 83/4
(26 Overs)
T Tsiga
0(10)
G Ballance
0(11)
G Motie
13-2-41-3
Over 26 ·83 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
24.1
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Short and outside off, Gary Ballance cuts it straight to point.
24.2
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Short again and around off, Gary Ballance moves across and taps it down.
24.3
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Another short delivery, on leg this time, Gary Ballance moves back and keeps it out to the leg side.
24.4
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and on off, Gary Ballance prods forward, but lets it go to the keeper where Joshua Da Silva fails to collect it cleanly and it parries and disturb the stumps.
24.5
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
RIPPER! This is flighted, full and on off, turning away sharply with some extra bounce, Gary Ballance leans on to block, but gets beaten as Joshua Da Silva pouches it near his chest.
24.6
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.
Till Now Score: 83/4
(25 Overs)
G Ballance
0(11)
T Tsiga
0(4)
R Chase
2-2-0-1
Over 25 ·83 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
23.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Almost another wicket! Gudakesh Motie fires this full and down the leg, keeps very low, Craig Ervine tries to work it away, but gets a leading edge and the ball falls safely between the bowler and short mid-wicket.
23.2
W
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ervine is gone this time! An unlucky dismissal, but he has to go back to the hut. Gudakesh Motie floats this up, short and down the leg again, Craig Ervine tries to flick it away, but gets a thin edge and Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps takes a very sharp catch behind the stumps moving to his right. Craig Ervine stands there in disappointment as Zimbabwe lose their fourth wicket.
23.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks this back towards the bowler.
23.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Loopy delivery bowled outside the off stump on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards silly point.
23.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Looped up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga prods forward and defends it.
23.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga taps this back towards the bowler.
Till Now Score: 83/4
(24 Overs)
T Tsiga
0(4)
G Ballance
0(5)
G Motie
12-1-41-3
Over 24 ·83 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
22.1
W
Roston Chase to Chamu Chibhabha
OUT! TAKEN! Jermaine Blackwood with a brilliant catch at slips! Roston Chase gets wicket on his very first delivery of this inning and the bowling change has worked wonders for the Windies. Chase floats this up, short and around off, Chamu Chibhabha goes on the front foot at first, but then moves back and just leaves his bat there without any footwork. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards slip where Jermaine Blackwood shows great reflexes and dives to his right to take the catch. Zimbabwe three down now!
22.2
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Tossed up, full and around off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.
22.3
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Flighted, full and on off, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.
22.4
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Quicker one, full and on middle, Gary Ballance pushes it back to the bowler.
22.5
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
On off, kept out.
22.6
0
Roston Chase to Gary Ballance
Flighted delivery, short and on off, Gary Ballance rocks back and defends it again.
Till Now Score: 83/3
(23 Overs)
G Ballance
0(5)
C Ervine
17(15)
R Chase
1-1-0-1
Over 23 ·83 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
21.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Floated, full and on leg, Chamu Chibhabha leans on and blocks it out.
21.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Fires this one full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha moves back and keeps it out to the leg side.
21.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Tossed up, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha pushes it towards long off for a run.
21.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Flatter, full and on middle, Craig Ervine tucks it towards mid-wicket for one.
21.5
2
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Pushed through quicker, full and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
21.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Looped up, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha forces it towards long off for one more. Zimbabwe have shown intent in the last couple of overs.
Till Now Score: 83/2
(22 Overs)
C Chibhabha
31(59)
C Ervine
17(15)
G Motie
11-0-41-2
Over 22 ·83 Runs
0
0
1
1
2
1
20.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Chamu Chibhabha
Tossed up, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha works it towards short mid-wicket.
20.2
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Chamu Chibhabha
Flatter, full and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha flicks it towards square leg for a single.
20.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Floated, full and on off, angling in, Craig Ervine defends it to the leg side.
20.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Flighted and around middle, Craig Ervine skips down the track and keep it out towards short mid-wicket.
20.5
2
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Darts this one full and around leg, Craig Ervine goes down and paddles it towards the fine leg region. Roston Chase from slips chase it down and puts in a dive to keep it inside. Two runs taken!
20.6
4
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
FOUR! Up and over! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Craig Ervine stays there and slogs it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 78/2
(21 Overs)
C Ervine
16(14)
C Chibhabha
27(54)
K Brathwaite
2-0-8-0
Over 21 ·78 Runs
0
1
0
0
2
4
19.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Craig Ervine gets well across and attempts to reverse sweep this but misses and gets hit on the pads.
19.2
4
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
FOUR! Easy pickings for the Zimbabwe skipper and he obliges! A low full toss outside off. Craig Ervine whips this towards deep mid-wicket for his first boundary.
19.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Bowls this quicker as he sees the batter come down the wicket. Craig Ervine is hurried into the shot and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
19.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Bowls this full and on the pads. Craig Ervine clips this towards mid-wicket.
19.5
4
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
FOUR! Craig Ervine looking to play his shots against the spinner! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off. Craig Ervine sweeps this fine towards the fine leg fence for four runs.
19.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Craig Ervine knocks this towards mid off.
Till Now Score: 71/2
(20 Overs)
C Ervine
10(10)
C Chibhabha
26(52)
G Motie
10-0-36-2
Over 20 ·71 Runs
0
4
0
0
4
0
18.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Kraigg Brathwaite starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Craig Ervine pushes it towards covers.
18.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Quicker, full and on off again, Craig Ervine keeps it out to the off side.
18.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine
Floated, full and on off, Craig Ervine drives it past the cover fielder for a single.
18.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Chamu Chibhabha
Looped up, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha nudges it towards square leg.
18.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Chamu Chibhabha
Darts this one full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha defends it to the leg side.
18.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Chamu Chibhabha
Quicker again, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha blocks it towards short mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 63/2
(19 Overs)
C Chibhabha
26(52)
C Ervine
2(4)
K Brathwaite
1-0-1-0
Over 19 ·63 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
17.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Gudakesh Motie floats this full and outside the leg stump. Innocent Kaia clears his front foot and looks to slog sweep this. Does not connect well and gets the ball to deep square leg for a single.
17.2
4
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
FOUR! Chamu Chibhabha gets a hold of this one and collects a boundary! Gudakesh Motie serves this short and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha pulls this wide of deep square leg and gets four runs.
17.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
This is short and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha rocks back and flicks this towards mid-wicket.
17.4
W
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
OUT! CAUGHT! Gudakesh Motie bowling on a leg-stump line has worked for West Indies as they have broken this partnership and Innocent Kaia has to make the long walk back to the shed! This is floated really full and Innocent Kaia looks to clip this away but there is too much bottom hand in his shot. He ends up lobbing the ball into the hands of the mid-wicket fielder where Kraigg Brathwaite has the easiest of the catches to take. Do West Indies have an opening here with both the Zimbabwe openers back in the dressing room?
17.5
1
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine
Bowls this full and on the pads. Craig Ervine clips this towards square leg to open his account with a single.
17.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Flights this on full and outside leg. Chamu Chibhabha gets forward and defends this back towards the bowler.
Till Now Score: 62/2
(18 Overs)
C Chibhabha
26(49)
C Ervine
1(1)
G Motie
9-0-28-2
Over 18 ·62 Runs
1
4
1
W
1
0
16.1
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Jason Holder starts the over with a shot ball outside off. Chamu Chibhabha pulls this straight to the square-leg fielder.
16.2
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Back of a length once again and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha is unable to get this past square leg.
16.3
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Bowls this one on a good length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards square leg as well.
16.4
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Nails the yorker this time and serves this in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.
16.5
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha stands tall and dabs this down into the leg side.
16.6
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Attacks the stumps on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. Jason Holder bowls a maiden here.
Till Now Score: 55/1
(17 Overs)
C Chibhabha
21(46)
I Kaia
23(44)
J Holder
3-1-7-0
Over 17 ·55 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
15.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Gudakesh Motie flights this one full and into the pads. Chamu Chibhabha dabs this to the right of the bowler.
15.2
2
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Continues to flight this full and into the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they complete two runs.
15.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Tosses this one outside the off stump on a fuller length. Chamu Chibhabha blocks this towards silly point.
15.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Floats this one full and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards mid-wicket.
15.5
2
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Fires this one full and outside the leg stump. Chamu Chibhabha tries to flick it leg side but gets a leading edge towards third man. They pick up a couple of runs.
15.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Continues to attack the pads on a shorter length. Chamu Chibhabha whips this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to retain strike.
Till Now Score: 55/1
(16 Overs)
C Chibhabha
21(40)
I Kaia
23(44)
G Motie
8-0-21-1
Over 16 ·55 Runs
0
2
0
0
2
1
14.1
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Jason Holder bowls this short and well outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha gets on his toes and slaps this straight to point.
14.2
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Bowls this one slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Chamu Chibhabha rocks back and punches this towards cover.
14.3
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
On a good length this time and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha stands tall and punches this back towards the bowler.
14.4
1
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Gets this one to nip back in from outside off and on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.5
4
Jason Holder to Innocent Kaia
FOUR! SMACK! Innocent Kaia dispatches this out of sight! Jason Holder bangs this in short and outside off. Innocent Kaia gets on top of the bounce and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.
14.6
0
Jason Holder to Innocent Kaia
Continues with the short ball and outside off. Innocent Kaia gets behind the line of the ball and punches this towards mid on.
Till Now Score: 50/1
(15 Overs)
I Kaia
23(44)
C Chibhabha
16(34)
J Holder
2-0-7-0
Over 15 ·50 Runs
0
0
0
1
4
0
13.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and angling down leg. Innocent Kaia shapes up for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
13.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flighted full and outside off. Innocent Kaia blocks this towards cover.
13.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tosses this one full as well and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia defends this to the short cover fielder.
13.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Fires this one full and angles this into the stumps. Innocent Kaia digs this one out back towards the bowler.
13.5
2
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
A loopy delivery bowled wide outside off on a fuller length. Innocent Kaia reaches for it and thumps it towards deep cover for a single.
13.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Another flighted delivery served outside the off pole. Innocent Kaia pushes at this and gets it off the outside edge towards backward point.
Till Now Score: 45/1
(14 Overs)
I Kaia
19(42)
C Chibhabha
15(30)
G Motie
7-0-16-1
Over 14 ·45 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
0
12.1
1
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Jason Holder starts off with a back-of-a-length delivery on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.
12.2
1
Jason Holder to Innocent Kaia
Attacks the pads once again with a good-length delivery. Innocent Kaia tucks this to the right of the square-leg fielder and sets off for a quick single.
12.3
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
On a good length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards square leg.
12.4
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Continues to bowl on a hood length and attacks the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha dabs this into the leg side.
12.5
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
This is on a good length as well but stays low and is heading for the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
12.6
0
Jason Holder to Chamu Chibhabha
Keeps bowling in line with the stumps on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha flicks this towards mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 43/1
(13 Overs)
C Chibhabha
15(30)
I Kaia
17(36)
J Holder
1-0-2-0
Over 13 ·43 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
0
11.1
4
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
FOUR! Great use of the feet! Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and into the pads. Innocent Kaia shimmied down the wicket and lofts this towards wide long on for four runs. Zimbabwe showing positive intent here.
11.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches this down to long on for a single.
11.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha blocks this towards cover.
11.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Short this time and outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha punches this wide of cover for a run.
11.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flights this full and just outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia taps this to the left of the bowler.
11.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Back to bowling short and outside off. Innocent Kaia dabs this to backward point and ends the over with a dot ball.
Till Now Score: 41/1
(12 Overs)
I Kaia
16(35)
C Chibhabha
14(25)
G Motie
6-0-14-1
Over 12 ·41 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
10.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets on his toes and dabs this into the pitch.
10.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Goes full this time and angles this down leg. Chamu Chibhabha misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg.
10.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Bowls this slightly back of a length and straight. Chamu Chibhabha taps this down into the pitch towards short leg.
10.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Decides to bowl full but strays down leg. Chamu Chibhabha is unable to glance this fine and the keeper collects this one.
10.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Continues to bowl full and this time outside off. Chamu Chibhabha looks to drive this through the off side but miscues his shot towards mid-wicket for a single.
10.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
Bangs this one in short and going down leg side. Innocent Kaia swivels and gets into position quickly as he pulls this towards fine leg for a run.
Till Now Score: 35/1
(11 Overs)
I Kaia
11(31)
C Chibhabha
13(23)
A Joseph
3-0-9-0
Over 11 ·35 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
1
9.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia blocks it out.
9.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flighted, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
9.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Short and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha moves back and cuts it towards deep point for a run.
9.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Quicker, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia works it with the inner half towards square leg.
9.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Floated, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia keeps it out towards short leg.
9.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia dives it towards short covers where the fielder dives to his left to stop it.
Till Now Score: 33/1
(10 Overs)
I Kaia
10(30)
C Chibhabha
12(18)
G Motie
5-0-8-1
Over 10 ·33 Runs
0
1
1
0
0
0
8.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Alzarri Joseph bangs in a short delivery, on middle and leg, Chamu Chibhabha ducks under it.
8.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Back of a length and and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha works it towards square leg.
8.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Goes fuller and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards the keeper.
8.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Oh..that is close! Alzarri Joseph serves this full again and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha slashes at it, but gets a bottom edge as the ball just goes past the stumps.
8.5
4
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
EDGED AND FOUR! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and around off, Chamu Chibhabha looks to drive it on the up, but gets an outside edge towards the right of the keeper where Kyle Mayers at first slip dives to his left, but fails to get to it as the ball races to the third man fence for a boundary. Joshua Da Silva should have done better there as it was a keeper's catch.
8.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
Fuller one and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha mistimes his drive towards mid on.
Till Now Score: 31/1
(9 Overs)
C Chibhabha
11(17)
I Kaia
9(25)
A Joseph
2-0-7-0
Over 9 ·31 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
0
7.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia leans on and tries to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down.
7.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flatter, full and on leg, Innocent Kaia eases it towards long on for a single.
7.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Floated, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha defends it on the front foot.
7.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Flighted, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha drills it towards mid on and scampers across for a run.
7.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Pushed through quicker, on middle, Innocent Kaia turns it to the right of the bowler.
7.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Gives this one some air, on off, Innocent Kaia is solid in his defence again.
Till Now Score: 27/1
(8 Overs)
I Kaia
9(25)
C Chibhabha
7(11)
G Motie
4-0-6-1
Over 8 ·27 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
6.1
2
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
Alzarri Joseph begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, and leg, Innocent Kaia tucks it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.
6.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
Touch fuller and on middle, Innocent Kaia turns it towards short mif-wicket.
6.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Innocent Kaia ducks underneath it.
6.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
This is on a good length and on middle, Innocent Kaia flicks it towards square leg.
6.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Innocent Kaia
Alzarri Joseph serves this full and on thepads, Innocent Kaia whips it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
6.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Chamu Chibhabha
What happened there? Alzarri Joseph tries to bang in a short ball, on off, but it keeps really low and does not bounce at all, Chamu Chibhabha sways away from it as the ball goes just over the off pole.
Till Now Score: 25/1
(7 Overs)
C Chibhabha
6(9)
I Kaia
8(21)
A Joseph
1-0-3-0
Over 7 ·25 Runs
2
0
0
0
1
0
5.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
TURN AND BOUNCE! Gudakesh Motie gives this one some air, on off, turning away sharply, Innocent Kaia gets beaten on the outside edge as he leans on to defend.
5.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on middel, Innocent Kaia looks to defend it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
5.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Looped up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia digs it back to the bowler.
5.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flatter, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
5.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Fires this full and into the pads. Chamu Chibhabha looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Loud appeal from the players but the umpire remains unmoved.
5.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha knocks this back towards the bowler.
Till Now Score: 22/1
(6 Overs)
C Chibhabha
6(8)
I Kaia
5(16)
G Motie
3-0-4-1
Over 6 ·22 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
4.1
0
Kemar Roach to Innocent Kaia
Kemar Roach is struggling with his line! He bowls this on a hard length but way down the leg side, Innocent Kaia leaves it alone.
4.2
1
Kemar Roach to Innocent Kaia
Length again and on off, Innocent Kaia steers it towards point for a quick single.
4.3
2
Kemar Roach to Chamu Chibhabha
Back of a length and around off, Chamu Chibhabha punches it through cover-point for a brace.
4.4
4
Kemar Roach to Chamu Chibhabha
FOUR! Chamu Chibhabha finds the fence this time! Kemar Roach bowls another short delivery, on off, Chamu Chibhabha stays there and just pushes it gently at it. The timing is so good that it races to the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.
4.5
0
Kemar Roach to Chamu Chibhabha
Goes fuller this time, on middle, Chamu Chibhabha knocks it towards mid on.
4.6
0
Kemar Roach to Chamu Chibhabha
Full again and on off, Chamu Chibhabha defends it towards mid off.
Till Now Score: 21/1
(5 Overs)
C Chibhabha
6(6)
I Kaia
4(12)
K Roach
3-0-16-0
Over 5 ·21 Runs
0
1
2
4
0
0
3.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.
3.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tanunurwa Makoni
Short and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni cuts it but straight to point.
3.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Tanunurwa Makoni
Floated, full and on off, Tanunurwa Makoni drills it hard, but it hits Raymon Reifer at silly point and goes nowhere. That must have hurt him as it was powerfully hit.
3.4
W
Gudakesh Motie to Tanunurwa Makoni
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Gudakesh Motie draws first blood! Tanunurwa Makoni goes back to the hut for a low score this time. Gudakesh Motie flights this one up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Tanunurwa Makoni tries to drive it away, but well away from his body. The turn away takes the outside edge and Joshua Da Silva takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Zimbabwe lose their first wicket.
3.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Floated, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha blocks it out.
3.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Chamu Chibhabha
Quicker one, on off, Chamu Chibhabha gets forward and keeps it out towards slip.
Till Now Score: 14/1
(4 Overs)
C Chibhabha
0(2)
I Kaia
3(10)
G Motie
2-0-3-1
Over 4 ·14 Runs
1
0
0
W
0
0
2.1
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Fuller one and on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni knocks it towards mid on.
2.2
1
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Full again and on the pads, Tanunurwa Makoni flicks it through square leg for a single.
2.3
0
Kemar Roach to Innocent Kaia
This is on a good length and around leg, angling in, Innocent Kaia heaves across the line, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.
2.4
0
Kemar Roach to Innocent Kaia
Length again and on the pads, Innocent Kaia misses his flick as the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
2.5
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Kemar Roach bowls this on a hard length and on off, shaping in, Tanunurwa Makoni looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
2.6
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Fullish one and on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni works it towards short mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 13/0
(3 Overs)
T Makoni
9(9)
I Kaia
2(9)
K Roach
2-0-9-0
Over 3 ·13 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
1.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Gudakesh Motie begins with a floated delivery, short and outsid eoff, Innocent Kaia chops it onto the keeper's pads.
1.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Tossed up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia prods forward and blocks it out.
1.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Flatter, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia pushes it towards mid on.
1.4
2
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Slightly shorter and outside off, Innocent Kaia cuts it towards deep point where a fumble allows the second run.
1.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia pushes this towards point.
1.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Innocent Kaia
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Innocent Kaia blocks this towards silly point.
Till Now Score: 11/0
(2 Overs)
I Kaia
2(7)
T Makoni
8(5)
G Motie
1-0-2-0
Over 2 ·11 Runs
0
0
0
2
0
0
There comes the rain! The umpires immediately call for the ground staff to bring the covers on and get them on the main patch. The players are not running off the field so the rain does not appear to be very heavy and we hope that this will not be a delayed interruption. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Update - 5.41 pm IST (12.09 pm GMT) - Good news folks! The covers are being taken off now! Also, the umpires decided to take Tea at 5.40 pm IST (12.10 pm GMT) to make up the time lost due to the rain-stoppage. The match is at an interesting phase at the moment and it will test the patience of both teams. The news from the middle is that the game will restart at 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT).
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... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
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We are back for the final session of the Test match and the clouds have cleared away as the umpires and the West Indies players stride out to the middle. Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni will resume their opening stand which was interrupted after just 3 balls. Kemar Roach will finish the first over and the good news is no overs have been lost with this break. Let's go...
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Gudakesh Motie will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
0
Chamu Chibhabha makes his way out to the crease at number 3.
0
Alzarri Joseph has been brought into the attack now.
0
Drinks! Zimbabwe were building a good partnership, but they lost Innocent Kaia just at the wrong time. Now, they have to rebuild again and avoid losing wickets too. West Indies, on the other hand will feel like this is their opening and they will go hard at the hosts to a get a few quick wickets. The last phase of the last day of this Test match should be very enthralling. Also, Craig Ervine walks out to bat now.
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Gary Ballance the centurion from the first game strides out to the middle.
0
Tafadzwa Tsiga makes his way out to the crease with Zimbabwe stuttering a bit.
0
Alzarri Joseph comes back into the attack now.
0
Jason Holder is bowling some off-breaks here.
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Drinks! Zimbabwe need 168 runs to win in 90 balls now! However, they have not shown any intent to chase this target especially after the fourth wicket. Both, Gary Ballance and Tafadzwa Tsiga are looking to block everything to save this game. West Indies, on the other hand are trying hard to break them down. They need six wickets to win, but this game is going more towards a draw now. Let's see if anything extra ordinary happens in the last phase of this Test. Also, Roston Chase to bowl after the break.
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Kraigg Brathwaite is back on.
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Brad Evans is the new batter out in the middle.
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Wellington Masakadza is the new batter out in the middle.
0
Kyle Mayers comes into the attack now.
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Despite the rain intervals, full credit must be given to both teams as they looked to push for a result in this game. With the first three innings being declared, it is fair to say that both teams fancied their chances in this game and a drawn game is a fair result for the effort they have put into this match. West Indies believed that they could win this game right till the end and tried really hard but Zimbabwe managed to block them out for several overs.
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This game was headed for a draw but we had some exciting action in the final session as West Indies claimed six wickets in the Zimbabwe second innings and were four wickets away from registering an unlikely win. Zimbabwe played just three balls before rain halted play and the umpires decided to take early Tea. The openers came out looking to be positive but lost Tanunurwa Makoni early after which Chamu Chibhabha got together with Innocent Kaia and put together a 47-run partnership. They looked like they were building towards an exciting run chase but they lost both set batters along with the skipper Craig Ervine for 22 runs. Gary Ballance and Tafadzwa Tsiga decided to play for time thereafter and once again the game looked like it was heading for a draw but the wickets of the former and Brad Evans gave West Indies hope once again. Wellington Masakadza faced 36 deliveries without scoring a run and along with Tafadzwa Tsiga closed the game out.
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West Indies wanted to get in as many overs as possible before Stumps with them turning mainly to spin and even Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers decided to turn into spinners in a quest for wickets. Gudakesh Motie did the bulk of the damage taking four wickets while Roston Chase chipped in with two as well. Earlier in the day, the openers were dismissed early but half-centuries from Raymon Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood helped them set a target of 272 for the hosts. Wellington Masakadza and Brad Evans claimed three and two wickets respectively as Zimbabwe hunted for a win themselves but the target set for them was too steep and it did not look likely that they would be able to chase it down. Both teams tried their best though and it bodes well for the next game as we know that both teams will be looking for a win to seal the series.
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The game did not get off to a great start as there were just 51 overs bowled on Day 1 due to rain interruptions and West Indies looked to be watchful scoring 112 runs without losing any wickets. Both opening batters were unbeaten on 55 and they continued from where they left off on Day 2. Rain once again had a massive role to play as the game resumed only for the final session in which West Indies remained wicketless once again and took the opening partnership to 221 with both batters scoring their hundreds in the process. The opening partnership ended on Day 3 with 336 on the board after which West Indies lost quick wickets in the bid to accelerate the scoring. Kraigg Brathwaite made a remarkable 182 while Tagenarine Chanderpaul remained unbeaten on 207 as the visitors declared with 447 runs on the board and having lost 6 wickets. Brandon Mavuta claimed a five-wicket haul but his main contribution came with the bat.
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Zimbabwe started their first inning well but lost three wickets just before Stumps on Day 3 and were in a precarious position. The morning session on Day 4 did not go too well for them as they lost four wickets and were looking at following on which would have made this game go completely in West Indies' favor. The turning point in the game arrived when Jason Holder dropped Brandon Mavuta when he had just arrived at the wicket and he went on to score a half-century adding 135 runs with Gary Ballance for the eighth wicket. The latter reached his century on debut for Zimbabwe and remained unbeaten as Craig Ervine opted to declare with them still trailing by 68 runs. This was the move that changed the course of the game as it got both teams believing that they can get the better of their opponent. We hope this game is just the trailer and we experience a blockbuster in the series decider provided the rain gods do not spoil the party.
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Time for the presentations...
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Kraigg Brathwaite the skipper of West Indies says that after losing almost a day due to rain it was a commendable effort from them to push for the win. Adds that after the first innings, they had a feeling that they could bowl the hosts out twice and praises his bowlers for trying hard but also credits Gary Ballance and other Zimbabwe batters. Mentions that early wickets could have been crucial, but is happy with their performance. Ends by saying that he was not surprised with the performance of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and says that he is a fighter and this is just the start of great things to come for him.
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Craig Ervine the captain of Zimbabwe says that the last over felt like forever but says it was an exciting Test. Adds that there was a lot of fight from his boys after getting no wickets on Day 1. Credits Gary Ballance and Brandon Mavuta for their partnership and says that got them back in the game. Mentions that he has given the freedom to his team to express themselves on the field and is proud of his boys. Ends by saying that the squad will be the same for the Second Test.
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Tagenarine Chanderpaul is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for scoring an unbeaten 207 in the first inning. He says that it was good to go out there and get some runs. Adds that the pitch was spinning a bit and that playing in the practice game helped him a lot. Mentions his double hundred and the record-opening partnership with Kraigg Brathwaite is something to cherish and they will try it go from strength to strength.
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Right then, that is it from this exciting Test match which ultimately ends in a draw, but both teams put up a decent fight to force a result. However, both these sides will have another chance to win the series in the second and final Test. That game will start on 12th February at 1.30 pm IST(8 am GMT). You can join us early for the build-up though. Till then, take care and goodbye!
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0.1
0
Kemar Roach to Innocent Kaia
Zimbabwe are underway straightaway! Kemar Roach starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in sharply, Innocent Kaia gets hurried as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
This is on a hard length and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni leaves it alone.
0.3
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Goes full this time, on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni blocks it down the pitch.
0.4
4
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Kemar Roach bangs this short and but down the leg side, Tanunurwa Makoni pulls it with the bottom half towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.5
0
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
Fullish one and on middle, shaping in, Tanunurwa Makoni drives it towards mid on.
0.6
4
Kemar Roach to Tanunurwa Makoni
FOUR! SMASHED! Kemar Roach bowls this short and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni accepts the width on offer and crunches it through point for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 9/0
(1 Overs)
T Makoni
8(5)
I Kaia
0(1)
K Roach
1-0-8-0
Over 1 ·9 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
4