http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 – One-Off Test – Zimbabwean Players to watch out
After chasing down a mammoth total to register their first win against the Kiwi’s, the Rhodesian will be looking to back that win with another good showing in the One-Off Test match, which starts today at Bulawayo.
The main strength lies in their batting line-up, which on any given day can match the best in the cricketing business. The New Zealand contingent just found that, after they were denied a 100 percent winning record.
Now the focus shifts to the longer version of the game, which gives the hosts a chance to prove their mettle in the toughest format. Since returning to Test cricket, the Rhodesians dismantled http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755.
The clash against the Kiwis holds great significance in their hunt of achieving bigger accolades. With no pressure of scoring at a fast tempo, the hosts under the leadership of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BRM-Taylor-c1200 will look to give a better account and will want to sign off the
series, with another notable win.
Bettor looks closely at a few players capable of stepping up to the mark.
Brendan Taylor
The skipper has been a true inspiration for the team after single handedly anchoring the innings throughout the One Day series against the Black Caps. Scores of 128*, 107* and 75 just proves to show the natural talent he posses and his batting efforts even
managed to motivate his teammates to take the added responsibility.
A much needed win came in the final ODI, and the skipper will be hoping to continue his rich vein of form and more importantly will make sure that the side starts delivering at habitual basis. The 25-year-old has featured in 12 Test matches so far and will
be looking to improve on his current average, which stands at 26.65. With only one century, he will be eager to fill that column with another convincing showing against the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DL-Vettori-c1384 and co.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tino-Mawoyo-c2683
One of the most talented players to come out in recent times, Mawoyo displayed his talent when he scored an impressive 163 not out against the Men In Green in the recent One-off Test match. He has already captained the Zimbabwe A side and has been among
the runs in the domestic circuit.
The main task again for the 25-year-old will be to give the team a solid start, which will provide confidence for the rest of the batters. Like many of his team mates, his is still finding his feet at the International level; however, a good showing will
be a perfect blessing for the team.
Ray Price
The left-arm spinner is still going strong even at the age of 35, and remains an integral part of the team. Had a lean patch against the Men In Green, however, held well against the Kiwi’s when all other bowlers were torn apart by the deadly combination
of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129.
Price is arguably his team’s Daniel Vettori and the Rhodesians will be banking on his experience to come in handy – both in containing the opponents as well as taking crucial breakthroughs. The spinner has 20 Test matches under his belt, where he has taken
75 wickets at 35.10. With the Bulawayo pitch more suited to batting, his contributions will be seen vital and the veteran will relish the chance of bowling under the limelight.
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