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Overview Firdos Moonda
September 17, 2011
Match facts
18. September Harare Sports Club
Start time 1400 (1200 GMT)
Big Picture
Pakistan is about to complete a sweep of Zimbabwe in all formats of the game. Twenty20 victory in the second will be the culmination of a successful tour that have been tested at times, but came out on top every time. It would be an appropriate farewell to Waqar Younis, who will join last time on Sunday. The tour was free of the usual disputes and controversies and to end this way is also important.
One of the objectives of Pakistan was the introduction of new agents and combinations of changes and so far they have done successfully. Aizaz Cheema had a dream start in international cricket, while Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan and Sohail Khan also showed promise. Sohail Tanvir Khan Younis and made a convincing turn as it has Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik if he still has work to do. To the captain Misbah-ul-Haq, the trip was an important step for his leadership and he took with great eloquence and aplomb, and he wants to leave with a win.
Zimbabwe want nothing more than to end the nightmare after struggling to compete with a rival who pushed, beaten and punished if necessary. His lack of experience at the highest level has been exposed and who fought to build on the one hand and the sleeves to contain the opposition of the other. An even greater concern is their ineptitude on the ground, where they were sub-standard and establish its opportunities. As a team, which once boasted commissioning and have done evil has been a big disappointment.
All is not lost, however. Victory in the game will still not say much, but it will give the team they think they need to move forward. They may have written this series already understood, and agreed to focus on New Zealand, but themselves a favor by treating the last game as seriously as others, especially because Pakistan does not seem to have one foot the plane, and give them a hard final drive.
Form guide (most recent first)
The Zimbabwe LLLL
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In public
He was the only Zimbabwe batsmen showing no signs of a struggle, and all eyes will be on Charles Coventry to see if he can take his team on the line. Coventry is still best known for his 194 against Bangladesh in 2009, but not up to the reputation he created for himself in the battle. Many fans have asked why it was omitted from the initial test and ODI sides and the simple truth is that Coventry has had a run of poor form, especially after being tricked into opening the club to the World Cup and done much to deserve its place. But it is a great hitter, and has an excellent temperament and cricket in Zimbabwe when they needed him. Now he must deliver.
Ramee Raja was one of the most talked about young people in Pakistan, but his last appearance was a bit anti-climax. He entered a situation that forces him to fill the big shoes, because Asad Hafiz Mohammad Shafiq and had launched an impressive base and can be rowed was overwhelmed by having to rely on it. People told him about such a serious talent and support to national statistics. Although he only played six games over twenty, who scored 261 runs at an average of 43.50 and a strike rate of 148.29. With nothing to lose, can only have the freedom you need to show their talent on the big stage.
Team news
Zimbabwe does not want to risk entering the game with only three bowlers in the first line, picking two of Kyle Jarvis, Brian and Chris Mpofu Vitor and spinner Ray Price. But if they want to expand their range of staff, who may be their only option. If they want a more attacking spinner Prosper Utseya could replace Price. Vitor fought Shin criticize, and if he is fit, may come to Mpofu, who was wayward and expensive in the previous match.
Zimbabwe (probable): 1 Vusi Sibanda, Chamu Chibhabha 2, Cephas Zhuwao 3, 4 Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor, 5, 6 Charles Coventry, Tatenda Taibu 7, 8 Elton Chigumbura, Ray Price 9 / Prosper Utseya, 10 Kyle Jarvis 11 Chris Mpofu / Brian Vitor
Pakistan did not need too much change, and it is unlikely that when they try to create continuity in their starting lineup. Junaid Khan may be the opportunity in the shortest form over Sohail Khan, but the rest of the range should be unchanged.
Pakistan (probable): Mohammad Hafeez 1, Asad Shafiq 2, 3 Ramee Raja, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik 5, 6, Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanvir 7, 8, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Khan 9 / Junaid Khan, 10 Aizaz Cheema , Yasir Shah 11
Pitch and conditions
Batting is a joy on the ground in Harare, but as the previous match has shown that something in it for the bowlers too. Motion and the jump was offered for the bowlers were able to go bowling disciplined lines and lengths. Outfield is quick and limits should be plenty. With it was a Sunday, a large crowd expected to see the Pakistan for the last time on this trip.
Statistics and curiosity
Misbah-ul-Haq, the best season for T20 cricket was in 2007-08, when Pakistan reached the final in the World T20. He made 338 runs for 10 games in that period, an average of 67.60.
T20 Brendan Taylor, the highest score 60 not out. He made the shock victory in Australia in Zimbabwe's 2007 World T20.
Quote
"Pakistan is a good side and were better than the series has gone. They are becoming very difficult to be successful. We must have a performance much better."
Zimbabwe coach Alan Butcher admits that his team defeated Pakistan
"They are good young players, and when they get more experience, to improve."
Misbah-ul-Haq, said that Zimbabwe has the potential to improve
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