Zimbabwe win toss and elect to bat against Pakistan - ICC World Cup 2011
In a crucial ICC World Cup 2011 encounter, Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bat against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This is only the third international match at this venue. The first two matches have been won by the team
batting first.
However, things may change today, as the conditions are overcast at Pallekele and the new ball bowlers can trouble the batsmen. Other than that, the wicket is very good for batting and the African team can pressurise the men-in-green by posting anything
over 250.
Zimbabwe have made two changes to their team for today’s match. They have brought in Shingi Mazakadza, who is the younger brother of Hamilton Mazakadza, in place of tall seamer Chris Mpofu.
Vusi Sibanda has also been drafted into the team in place of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045.
On the other hand, Pakistan have also made a couple of changes to their team. They have replaced http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754.
Promising young batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kamran-Akmal-c1760.
Pakistan don’t have good memories from this ground, as they lost by a massive margin of 110 runs against New Zealand at this venue. However, the main reason behind that loss was the poor form of Kamran behind the stumps.
The wicketkeeper-batsman dropped the best Kiwi player Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 twice - who went onto score a big century in the match - on zero and four. The highlight of the innings from Taylor was his 62 runs from the last 16 balls he faced, which helped the Kiwis
score 105 runs in the last five overs of their innings.
Zimbabwe also didn’t have a good day in their match against hosts http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 at the Pallekele Stadium. The minnows will be looking forward to a good fight in this match, as they will be well aware of the weakness of Pakistan in chasing.
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