[ICC Cricket World Cup 2003] - Australia vs Zimbabwe

[Richmondfan#1]

The match will be played on Monday arvo at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

This will be the first game Australia play with the news of Shane Warne's drug hearing, so we'll find out how well the Aussies are concentrating.

Nothing is certain in this match, looking forward to it.

 

[GoEagles]

Let's hope the game is safe for the Australians!

Andy Flower & Olonga have been told that if they wear any protest armbands or wrist bands, they will be axed from the Zimbabwe team.

From what I hear - Australia will revert back to their full strength squad that played India last week.

Channel Nine will be covering the game live from 3.30pm WST.

 

[Kenny_01]

I really do hope we bat first. Should be a good game, Zimbabwe do have a pretty decent side.

Can't wait!

 

[Richmondfan#1]

Yep, this is THE game. I'm so glad we didn't forfeit.

 

[Fall Out Boy]

We're bowling, and bowling quite well.

Zimbabwe are 2-41, with Andy Flower looking very dangerous.

 

[Catman]

No Harvey. Not happy.

Australia's leading wicket taker for the WC and he's not in the team.

2-47 after 14.

 

[GoEagles]

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.

The Flower brothers are going quite well (Andy got off to a flyer!) In a way I'm really hoping Zimbabwe goes well and we have to have a healthy run chase.

Currently 65/2 after 18.4 overs

 

[GoEagles]

Also Australia is playing with the same side as they played India the other week.

Andy Flower is also batting with a white arm sweat band (Richie thinks it represents "peace")

 

[ScouseCat]

Zimbabwe: 2 for 77 in the 23rd over.

The Flower brothers, Andy and Grant are at the crease.

 

[Kenny_01]

Yep, I too am hoping Zim can mount a total of atleast 235 so we get a decent run chase.

 

[ScouseCat]

Adam Gilchrist has thrown down the stumps to run out Grant Flower for 37, Zimbabwe are now 3 for 112.

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Hogg has gotten rid of Andy Flower, with a flipper that Warne would be proud of.

 

[scmods]

Bowled Hoggy!


Who needs Warney?

 

[BW]

Damian Martyn just missed the easiest run out opportunity of all time!! Thats no understatement, the runner was on his way back to the dressing room.

 

[ScouseCat]

Brad Hogg is on a hat-trick after getting 2 wickets with his googley. Zimbabwe have slumped to be 6 for 142.

 

[Kenny_01]

Where is Zombie?

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Dizzy just got carted for 18 off his over.

At this rate, the Zimbabweans may set up something above 230.

 

[topdon]

Hahaha .... Hogg is copping a pounding!!!

Blignaut!!

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Originally posted by phatandphreaky
At this rate, the Zimbabweans may set up something above 230.

Actually, looks like they'll get over 250, given the way Blignaut is spanking us.

The second fastest 50 of the tournament.

 

[Kenny_01]

This Blignaut bloke is going off.

 

[RogerC]

That was a ripper caught and bowled. Going like a rocket.

Think we can revise that projected total down a bit now.

 

[Kenny_01]

Amazing stuff.

 

[topdon]

Originally posted by RogerC
Think we can revise that projected total down a bit now.

Maybe not! Heath Streak on fire!

Taibu just bowled by McGrath

8/243

 

[ScouseCat]

Zimbabwe finish on a very respectable score of 9 for 246 off their 50 overs.... should ba a good chase later on tonight for Australia.

 

[topdon]

Go Zimbabwe!