http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 Domestic – Toss report
Mashonaland Eagles have won the toss and elected to bat first against Mountaineers in a First-Class match of Castle Logan Cup, a domestic tournament of Zimbabwe. The four-day game has started at Mutare Sports Club, today, October 3, 2011.
Stuart Matsikenyeri, the Eagles' skipper, seemed to be quite satisfied with his decision to bat first. The rival captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/T-Maruma-c2628, also accepted the decision happily.
Pitch report
The wicket of Mutare Sports Club poses to be somewhat dry with cracks all over. The outfield has very thin grass and it is being predicted that the batsmen will have a good time there, and the side batting first can amass a big total.
Unlike the batsmen, the bowlers will have to struggle hard to generate pace and bounce as the ball goes straight to the bat on this pitch usually. However, the dew factor in the evening will assist the seamers a little.
Weather conditions
The weather at the venue is partly cloudy and the temperature is between 28°C-15°C. However, the conditions will change tomorrow when scattered thunder storms are likely to occur, and the temperature is also expected to fall.
Some analysts predict that this constantly fluctuating situation may disrupt the game.
Squads
Mashonaland Eagles: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mark-Mbofana-c1907.
Moutaineers: T Maruma*, TMK Mawoyo, B Mlambo, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dominic-John-Thornely-c54306 Tiripano, N Mushangwe, KT Kasuza, S Mujaji, LA Dawson.
Umpires
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tichaona-Jeremiah-Matibiri-c93938 and Sifelani Rwaziyeni are on-field umpires, while Brian Tsekwende is a match refreer. Andrew Magodo is present as a reserve umpire.
Last Word
This match is highly significant for both the teams and each one is h**l-bent to succeed. However, analysts predict a rip-roaring competition throughout the four days of the game.
Gupo and Raza have opened the innings for Mashonaland Eagles.
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