Five talking points from Zimbabwe’s win in Nelson
- Nelson – a run-scoring paradise?
In the two matches so far at Nelson, there have been 1184 runs scored, including two innings in excess of 300 when Ireland defeated West Indies on Monday.
It was the reason UAE captain Tauqir set his sights on such a high target before the match and it delivered. It has also provided fans in the crowd with ample opportunity to try and win some cold, hard cash through Tui’s Catch a Million competition.
With that in mind, fans are sure to be eager to head back to Saxton Oval on Thursday, March 5, for the city’s final match of CWC15, when Bangladesh plays Scotland.
- Quarter-final showdown
Zimbabwe’s first win of the tournament has kept it in the running for a place in the quarter finals.
Thanks to Ireland’s win over West Indies, Pool B is wide openand a few interesting matches over the remainder of the pool stage will determine who moves on to the knockout stage.
First, West Indies will play Pakistan on Saturday at Hagley Oval. West Indies needs a win if it is to keep its hopes of advancing alive, while Pakistan will likewise want to earn its first points of the tournament after losing to India.
West Indies then head to Canberra where it will play Zimbabwe next Tuesday. The outcome of that match will have a huge impact on the make-up of Pool B, and potentially set up a knock-out match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Hobart on March 7.
