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We are back for the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, ZimbabweÂ have posted a respectable total here and keeping in mind that they bowled out NetherlandsÂ for 191 in the warm-up game, they will confident of defending this with the momentum and the crowd also behind them. NetherlandsÂ know that they could have been chasing a lot lesser, but now will have to bat their skins out to take a lead in the series. It will be a really exciting chase to watch and join us in a bit to see how it unfolds.

NetherlandsÂ will feel like they let this slip away from them as they were in pole position when they reduced the hosts to 98-7. The duo of Fred KlaassenÂ and Paul van MeekerenÂ used the conditions really well and extracted some extra bounce which really troubled the hosts as they could not handle it. However, Scott EdwardsÂ missed a trick in the middle overs bowling too much spin and allowed the hosts to get back in the game and post a really good total which wasn't at all looking likely after

ZimbabweÂ showed immense fight and character with the blade. They were pushed on the back foot right from the start as their top-order were already back in the hut inside the first Powerplay. They were reduced to 70-5 and then 98-7 and were starring down the barrel. However, two heroes, Wellington Masakadza and Clive MadandeÂ stepped up for them and slowly and steadily repaired their innings and built a great partnership for the eighth wicket. They looked unfazed by the NetherlandsÂ attack and a

An excellent recovery from Zimbabwe! They needed someone to step up, and Clive MadandeÂ did exactly that and how. He notched up his maiden-ODI half century and helped his side comeback from a precarious situation. NetherlandsÂ will be disappointed, and now has huge task on their hands to get the win.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally NetherlandsÂ bowl ZimbabweÂ out. This is short and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ leans back and looks to pull but this hits high on his bat and balloons behind the wicket. Scott EdwardsÂ takes a good catch diving in front to dismiss him. ZimbabweÂ finishes 249/10.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, ! In the slot outside off, Clive MadandeÂ gets into the position early and slogs this over to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Fred Klaassen to Blessing Muzarabani, Fuller one outside off, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ nudges this to short mid-wicket for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Blessing Muzarabani, Full toss in middle, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ slogs this to deep square leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Blessing Muzarabani, Fuller around off, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ slices this to sweeper cover for a couple.

Paul van Meekeren to Blessing Muzarabani, ! Overpitched around middle, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ heaves this over towards deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, Yorker nailed to perfection, Clive MadandeÂ blocks this out and they take a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, Back of a length outside off, Clive MadandeÂ lofts this over cover for a couple.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, On a length around off, Clive MadandeÂ defends this off the front foot.

Fred Klaassen to Blessing Muzarabani, On a length outside off, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ edges this but skipper Scott EdwardsÂ drops this behind the wicket.

Fred Klaassen to Blessing Muzarabani, Full and wide of off, Blessing MuzarabaniÂ defends this off the front foot.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, ! TAKEN! Over-pitched on off, Richard NgaravaÂ lofts this on topÂ of Colin AckermannÂ at mid off. Colin had to backtrack a few steps before collecting this cleanly. A good cameo comes to an end.

Blessing MuzarabaniÂ is the last man in.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, On a length around pads, Clive MadandeÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, On a length outside off, Clive MadandeÂ looks to poke but misses out.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, Full toss on leg, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Shortish and on middle, keeps low too, Richard NgaravaÂ forces it through mid-wicket for one.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Flighted, full and on middle, Richard NgaravaÂ mistimes his slog this time, but it lands wide of long on where the fielder dives to his left to keep it inside. Two runs taken!

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Floated, and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ uses his feet and whips it towards long on for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Short again and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes it towards mid on.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Short and on middle, Richard NgaravaÂ pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, ! BANG! Richard NgaravaÂ goes big now! This is tossed up, full and around off, Richard NgaravaÂ goes inside out and muscles it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie. He is looking in great touch.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Fred KlaassenÂ continues to bowl short and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, Short once more, on middle, Richard NgaravaÂ forces it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, Another short delivery, on middle, slower too, Richard NgaravaÂ misses with his pull again.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, MISFIELD AND ! This is short again and on middle, Richard NgaravaÂ connects with his pull this as the ball travels towards deep mid-wicket where Max O'DowdÂ covers his ground to the left, but dives over it and lets it through for a boundary.

Fred Klaassen to Richard Ngarava, Fred KlaassenÂ bowls a slower bouncer now, on middle, Richard NgaravaÂ is early through his pull shot, and misses.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, On a length and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes it towards long on for a single.

Brandon Glover to Richard Ngarava, Short and outside off, Richard NgaravaÂ looks to pull, but gets a bottom edge onto the ground as the ball rolls to the keeper.

Brandon Glover to Richard Ngarava, ! Richard NgaravaÂ finds the fence now! This is on a good length and around leg, Richard NgaravaÂ throws the kitchen sink at it and hevaes it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Brandon Glover to Richard Ngarava, Short but way down the leg side, Richard NgaravaÂ misses his pull shot. Wided.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Full again and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ clips it towards long on for a single.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, ! Lovely shot! Brandon GloverÂ serves this a bit fuller and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ stays there and presents the full face of the bat to lift it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, On a length and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ blocks it out.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Back of a length and around off, Clive MadandeÂ mistimes his lofted drive over mid off for a couple of runs.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Flatter, full and on leg, Clive MadandeÂ drills it towards long on for one.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Quicker, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ uses his feet to work it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Darts this full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ jams it out back to the bowler where Colin AckermannÂ dives to his right to stop it.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Short and outside off, Richard NgaravaÂ slaps it towards long off for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Flighted, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ eases it towards long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ reverse-sweeps it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, Full again and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Fuller and around leg, angling in, Richard NgaravaÂ misses his drive, and Scott EdwardsÂ behind the stumps dives to his right and makes a half-stop as the ball rolls behind him. A bye is taken.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, FIFTY FOR MADANDE! This is his maiden-ODI fifty and this has come at a crucial time for Zimbabwe. This is short of a length and outside off, Clive MadandeÂ guides it past point for a run.Â

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, Fuller one and down the leg, Clive MadandeÂ misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards the keeper.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Back of length and on off, Richard NgaravaÂ punches it past point for a run.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, This is on a hard length and around leg, Clive MadandeÂ flicks it through square leg for a single.

Powerplay 3! Now, fives fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up around middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Full and wide of off, Richard NgaravaÂ cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Fuller one outside off, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this to short cover.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Wide! Short in length down leg, Richard NgaravaÂ leaves this.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, ! Tossed up right in the slot, Richard NgaravaÂ slogs this well over the fence at deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. Gigantic hit for a maximum.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Fuller one on off, Richard NgaravaÂ blocks this out.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Tossed up outside off, Richard NgaravaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, On a length outside off, Clive MadandeÂ taps this to point.

Paul van Meekeren to Clive Madande, ! Short-pitched delivery body bound, Clive MadandeÂ edges this just beyond the keeper for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Slower one on off, Richard NgaravaÂ inside edges this to square leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Fuller one on off, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this to mid off for no run.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Fuller one wide of off, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Short pitched delivery wide of off, Richard NgaravaÂ leaves this and shadows the uppercut afterward.

Paul van Meekeren to Richard Ngarava, Wide! Short and wide of off, Richard NgaravaÂ looks to cuts but this was way too wide.

Paul van Meekeren (6-0-30-2)Â comes back into the attack now.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Full and wide of off, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this to long off for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, Fuller one on off, Richard NgaravaÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Colin Ackermann to Richard Ngarava, ! Lovely looking stroke for four. Tossed up around off, Richard NgaravaÂ lofts this over the mid-on fielder for a boundary.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Fuller one around pads, Clive MadandeÂ tucks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Short and wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ smashes this past extra cover for a couple.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, ! RUN OUT! Oh.no! A huge mix-up in the middle and the partnership is finally broken. This isÂ short in length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ tucks this wide of short mid-wicket and Wellington MasakadzaÂ sets off for a single which was never on offer. Shariz AhmadÂ fields well and throws this at non-striking end whereÂ Colin AckermannÂ does the rest andÂ Wellington Masakadza isÂ well short of his crease. NetherlandsÂ can take a sigh of relief now.

Richard NgaravaÂ walks out to bat now.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Fuller around middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to long off for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Fuller and on off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, ! Fuller around middle, Clive MadandeÂ picks this up early and slog sweeps this to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ flicks this to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Tossed up outside off, Clive MadandeÂ drills this to long off for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Quicker and flatter around middle, Clive MadandeÂ tucks this to deep square leg for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this to square leg and takes a single.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller one on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up in middle, Clive MadandeÂ tucks this to short mid-wicket for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Fuller around middle, Clive MadandeÂ blocks this out.

Colin Ackermann (4-1-9-0)Â comes back into the attack now

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Fuller one on pads, Clive MadandeÂ flicks this to short fine leg.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Full and wide outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ chases this and gets beaten. Scott EdwardsÂ collects well and removes the bails in a flash. The third umpire has been asked to check this stumping and the T.V. replay shows he is well behind the crease.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up in middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Full toss wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to long off for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ loosk to cut late but gets beaten.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ sweeps this to deep square leg for a couple.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Back of a length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run to end the over.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Touch fuller on off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Fred Klaassen to Wellington Masakadza, On a length around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ tucks this to mid on and takes a single.

Fred Klaassen to Wellington Masakadza, ! Nicely pulled away for four. Back of a length around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pulls this and adds four more runs to the total.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, back of a length around leg, Clive MadandeÂ pulls this to fine leg for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Short-pitched delivery wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ taps this to gully.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Short and wide outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ cuts this to backward point for a couple.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this to short cover.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this to point.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up on of, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Googly across the left-hander, Wellington MasakadzaÂ looks to push but gets beaten.

Drinks! ZimbabweÂ have crawled their way back in the game with a good partnership between Wellington MasakadzaÂ and Clive MadandeÂ and these two looks comfortable and will want to bat deep now. NetherlandsÂ might have missed a trick with their spinner, and will be hoping to break this stand and then quickly bowl out the hosts under 200.

Fred Klaassen to Wellington Masakadza, Back of a length around middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ tucks this to fine leg and takes a single.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, On a length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ nudges this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Full and wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ taps this to third man for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ taps this near the square on off and runs a quick single.

Fred Klaassen to Wellington Masakadza, Short-pitched delivery outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ leaves this forÂ the keeper to collect.

Fred Klaassen to Clive Madande, Back of a length outside off, Clive MadandeÂ looks to pull but hits this to short mid-wicket and takes a single.

Fred Klaassen (5-0-16-1)Â replaces Colin Ackermann.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Short in length on top of off, Clive MadandeÂ smashes this to long on for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Short in length around leg, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drills this to long off for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller and flatter around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes this to short cover.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Tossed up in middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller one in middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ sweeps this to fine leg for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Looped up, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes it with soft hands in front of mid on and gets a quick single as the fielder is a bit late to react.Â

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Flatter, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends it on the front foot.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Short and outside off, Clive MadandeÂ cuts it towards sweeper covers for one.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Flighted, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ drives it towards long off for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Floated, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ pushes it wide of short covers.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ eases it towards long on for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, A googly now, on off, turning away, Wellington MasakadzaÂ fails to pick it up, and misses as he tries to block.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, ! Powered away! This is tossed up, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ takes his front foot out of the way and thrashes it wide of long on for a boundary.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Flighted, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ drills it towards long off for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Floated, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Flatter, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ works it towards short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Tossed up, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ mistimes his drive towards mid off.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Looped up, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ blocks it out.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Short and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ moves back and punches it towards long on for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up and on off, Clive MadandeÂ uses his feet and pushes it back to the bowler.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Flighted, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ nudges it towards square leg for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Floated, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Fires a yorker, on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ digs it out down the pitch.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Full and wide outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Tossed up, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ blocks it out.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, On middle, blocked out.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Short and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ defends it on the front foot.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Shortish and on off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes it towards covers.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, A maiden over! This is flighted, full and on off, Clive MadandeÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, Back of a length around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ edges this through gully for a single.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Back of a length and on off, Clive MadandeÂ steers it towards point for a single.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, No run.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, On a length and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ blocks it out.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Another short delivery well outside off, shaping further away, Clive MadandeÂ offers no shot at it. Wided.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Short and well outside off, Clive MadandeÂ tries to reach for it, but fails to connect.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, ! Full and wide outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drives this through cover for a boundary.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, back of a length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ defends this off the front foot to point and takes a single.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller one in middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ blocks this out.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, Fuller one around off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drives this to cover for a single.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, Wide! Fuller one drifting down leg.

Brandon Glover to Wellington Masakadza, On a length outside off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Short again and this time way outside off, Clive MadandeÂ leaves it alone. Wided.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, On a length and around leg, Clive MadandeÂ knocks it in front of short mid-wicket.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Brandon GloverÂ nails the yorker, on middle, Clive MadandeÂ digs it out back to the boweler. Good comeback from the bowler!

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, ! Fine shot! Brandon GloverÂ lands this short and outside off, Clive MadandeÂ accepts the width on offer and smashes it through point for a boundary.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Slower through the air, on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends it on the front foot.

Colin Ackermann to Clive Madande, Flighted, full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ eases it towards long on for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Slightly shorter and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Floated, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drives it towards short covers.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Quicker, short and down the leg, Wellington MasakadzaÂ misses his flick. Wided.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Goes short and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ moves back and nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann to Wellington Masakadza, Colin AckermannÂ starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Flighted, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drills it towards long off for one.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, A full toss, on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Tossed up, full and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ drives it towards short covers where the fiedler misfields and allows the run.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Floated, short and on off, Wellington MasakadzaÂ moves back and defends it out.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Short and on leg, Clive MadandeÂ moves back and forces it towards long on for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, A juicy full toss around leg, Wellington MasakadzaÂ sweeps it towards short fine leg where the fielder makes a half-stop. Two runs takn!

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Full and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ clips it towards mid on.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Short of a length and outside off, Clive MadandeÂ punches it wide of deep point and comes back for the second.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fullish and on the pads, Clive MadandeÂ misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg and the batters takes a run. However, Clive MadandeÂ calls for the second very late, but makes it in the end.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Back of a length and on off, Clive MadandeÂ steers it towards point.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Touch fuller and on leg, Clive MadandeÂ glances it wide of fine leg for a brace.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, On a length and on middle, Clive MadandeÂ keeps it out to the leg side.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Looepd up, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ defends it on the front foot.

Shariz Ahmad to Wellington Masakadza, Flighted, full and on middle, Wellington MasakadzaÂ leans on and blocks it out.

Wellington MasakadzaÂ walks out next.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, ! DRAGGED ON! Brad EvansÂ cannot believe his luck as he stands there in looking at the ground. This is very, very unlucky way to get out. Shariz AhmadÂ floats this up, full and down the leg, Brad EvansÂ goes down and tries to sweep it away, but only manages to glove it onto the ground as the ball hits the rough and dribbles to just kiss the stumps and the bails fall off. Nothing is going in the way of the hosts here as they now find themsleves at 98/7!

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, Quicker, short and on off, Brad EvansÂ moves back and keeps it out to the off side.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, Tossed up, full and around off, Brad EvansÂ goes down to sweep, but misses and gets hit on the pads. Thers is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, A low full toss, on middle, Brad EvansÂ paddles it towards short fine leg.

Vikramjit Singh to Brad Evans, Short-pitched delivery around middle, Brad EvansÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Back of a length around the chest, Clive MadandeÂ pulls this wide ofÂ short mid-wicket for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Brad Evans, Fuller one wide of off, Brad EvansÂ drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Brad Evans, Fuller one on pads, Brad EvansÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller on eon pads, Clive MadandeÂ glances this wide of short mid-wicket who fields well to keep it down to a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller one towards off, Clive MadandeÂ defends this off he front foot.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, Fuller one on pads, Brad EvansÂ sweeps this but finds the fielder at short fine leg.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, Tossed up around middle, Brad EvansÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Leg bye. Fuller one on pads, Clive MadandeÂ tucks this to short fine leg and steals a single. Leg-byes signaled.

Brad EvansÂ is the next man in. Alos, Shariz AhmadÂ to bowl some leggies now.

Shariz Ahmad to Brad Evans, Googly pitching outside off, Brad EvansÂ gets an inside edge on this and runs a single as this travels to short fine leg.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Fuller around off, Clive MadandeÂ slices this through point for a single.

Shariz Ahmad to Clive Madande, Tossed up around off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to short cover.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, ! GONE!Â A spectacular take in the deep gets rid of Sikandar RazaÂ here. On a length around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ pulls this but gets a leading edge towardsÂ deep square leg. Shariz AhmadÂ runs toward this and takes a good sliding catch to dismiss the in-form Sikandar Raza.Â

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one outside off, Sikandar RazaÂ swings wildly but misses out on any sort of connection.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one outside off, Sikandar RazaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Short and wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this to backward point for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, back of a length around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ pushes this to deep square leg for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza,Â Back of a length outside off, Raza looks to block but leaves at the end. Scott EdwardsÂ collects well and removes the bails in a flash and asks for stumping. Raza lands his foot just in time.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Fuller in middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, ! EDGED FOR FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Clive MadandeÂ slashes hard and gets an outside edge that races past near the keeper for a boundary to third man.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one on off, Sikandar RazaÂ pushes this wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Full and wide of off, Sikandar RazaÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Wide! Full and way too wide down leg. Sikandar RazaÂ leaves this.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Fuller one on pads, Clive MadandeÂ flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Short and wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ defends this textbook style for nothing.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller one on pads, Clive MadandeÂ hits this off the pad first and then bat for a singleÂ towards short mid-wicket.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller one outside off, Clive MadandeÂ blocks this to short cover.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller one outside off, Clive MadandeÂ pokes at this but gets beaten.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Full and wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ drives this to point.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, On a length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this in front for no run.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Full and wide of off, Sikandar RazaÂ slashes hard at this but misses out on any contact.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one in middle, Sikandar RazaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Brandon Glover to Clive Madande, Fuller one angling in towards leg, Clive MadandeÂ rotatesÂ the strike with a flick to fine leg.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, On a length around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ tucks this to fine leg for a single.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, ! On a length around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ pulls this to cow corner for a boundary. Sikandar RazaÂ looksÂ in a positive mindset at the moment.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, ! Poor delivery has been dismissed by Sikandar RazaÂ for a boundary. Fuller one down leg, Sikandar RazaÂ flicks this for a boundary towards fine leg.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, On a length around middle, Clive MadandeÂ pushes this in front of point for no run.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Good length delivery just wide of off, Clive MadandeÂ leans ahead to block but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Vikramjit Singh to Clive Madande, Fuller one outside off, Clive MadandeÂ blocks this out.

Drinks!Â The visitors are right on top as theyÂ bundled over the top order in the first 10 overs itself with not many on board, and picked up two more wickets as well.Â Zimbabwe are really struggling at 70/5, and needs a partnership with Sikandar RazaÂ being the key if they want to make a comeback in this game. Also, Clive MadandeÂ walks out to bat now. Vikramjit SinghÂ to bowl after the break.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, On a length around pads, Sikandar RazaÂ tucks this to fine leg for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one on top of off, Sikandar RazaÂ pushes this to mid off.

Vikramjit Singh to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one on off, Sikandar RazaÂ defends this to the off side.

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Full and wide outside off, Ryan BurlÂ chases this one and gets a feather on this and skipper Scott EdwardsÂ makes no mistake this time and collects this well behind the wicket.Â

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl, Wide! On a length drifting down leg, Ryan BurlÂ looks to flick but fails to connect. Wide signaled.

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl, Wide! Fuller one a lit bit too wide. Ryan Burl leaves this.

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl, Short and wide of off, Ryan BurlÂ looks to cut but misses out.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Good length delivery towards middle, Sikandar RazaÂ milks this to this fine leg for a single.

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl, On a length around pads, Ryan Burl tucks this to fine leg for a single.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Fuller around pads, Sikandar RazaÂ pushes this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Brandon Glover to Ryan Burl,Â Width on offer, Burl cuts this wide of point for some runs. Brilliant effort in the deep by Paul van MeekerenÂ to save a certain boundary. 3 runs were taken.

Paul van Meekeren to Ryan Burl, Fuller one on pads, Ryan BurlÂ flicks this to fine leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Ryan Burl, ! Powerfully cut for four. Short and wide outside off, Ryan BurlÂ cuts this over point for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Ryan Burl, Full and wide outside off, Ryan BurlÂ drives this to cover for no run.

Paul van Meekeren to Ryan Burl, Fuller one around middle, Ryan BurlÂ defends this off the front foot.

Paul van Meekeren to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length outside off, Sikandar RazaÂ cuts this to third man for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Ryan Burl, On a length outside off, Ryan BurlÂ guides this to point and takes a single.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Quicker and fuller in middle, Sikandar RazaÂ blocks this out.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Wide! Third wide of the over as Brandon GloverÂ darts one down leg again.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Also, Brandon GloverÂ comes into the attack now.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one around middle, Sikandar RazaÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, ! Fuller one on pads, Sikandar RazaÂ gets a little feather on this but skipper Scott EdwardsÂ drops this behind the wicket.

Ryan BurlÂ comes out to the middle now.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, ! Stand and deliver. On a length around pads, Sikandar RazaÂ pulls this over the deep square leg fielder for a maximum.Â

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, ! RUN OUT! Bizzare dismissal as Wesley MadhevereÂ walks back. Short ofÂ a length around off, Sikandar RazaÂ smashes this down the ground butÂ Brandon GloverÂ goes down quickly andÂ gets a hand to it as the ball crashes into the stumps on the other end. Wesley MadhevereÂ is well short of his crease and couldn't getÂ back from the follow through. ZimbabweÂ are in deep trouble now.

Slight Halt! Wesley MadhevereÂ has been hit on his waistÂ while trying to pull oneÂ and is receiving some treatment. We are ready to continue.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Wide! Good length delivery once again going down leg, Sikandar RazaÂ looks to clip this but he misses out. Wide signaled by the umpire.

Brandon Glover to Sikandar Raza, Wide! On a length going way down leg, Sikandar RazaÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Brandon Glover to Wesley Madhevere, Fuller one on pads, Wesley MadhevereÂ flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Short of a length and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ guides it through point for one.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Overpitched and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ drills it towards mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to Sikandar Raza, Pitched up, on middle, Sikandar RazaÂ knocks it in front of mid on for a quick single.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Short and around leg, Wesley MadhevereÂ goes for the pull, but gets hurried and misses as the ball defelcts off his waist towards the square leg region. A leg bye is taken.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Back of a length and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ keeps it to the off side.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, ! Up and over! This is back of a length and outside off, Wesley MadhevereÂ frees his arms and cuts it over point for a boundary.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, Full and on middle, Wesley MadhevereÂ nudges it through square leg for one.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, ! SMASHED! Fred KlaassenÂ lands this short and on middle, this time it sits up nicely, Wesley MadhevereÂ gets into postion quickly and hammers it of the middle of the bat towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. That went like a bullet to the fence.

Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Fuller again and around leg, Sikandar RazaÂ misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towads square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Sikandar RazaÂ defends it to the leg side.

Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length and on off, extra bounce again, Sikandar RazaÂ somehow manages to keep it out.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, ! Wesley MadhevereÂ gets a life there! This is full and outside off, Wesley MadhevereÂ reaches for it and slices it uppishly towards backward point where the fielder is a bit late to react and the ball burst through his hands. A single is taken.

Paul van Meekeren to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length and around off, Sikandar RazaÂ punches it towards cover-point.

Paul van Meekeren to Sikandar Raza, Full and on middle, Sikandar RazaÂ knocks it down the pitch.

Paul van Meekeren to Sikandar Raza, This is on a good length and on middle, Sikandar RazaÂ blocks it out.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, ! TAKEN! The extra bounce has done the trick again for Netherlands. They are right on top here. Paul van MeekerenÂ bangs this onto the pitch around off, rises up viciously, Innocent KaiaÂ tries to keep it out, but gets surprised and is in an awakward position as the extra bounce takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip where Colin AckermannÂ leaps up and grabs it. ZimbabweÂ three down and in a spot of bother now.

Sikandar RazaÂ walks out next.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, On a length and on off, Innocent KaiaÂ steers it towards backward point.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, ! Good shot! Paul van MeekerenÂ lands this short and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ gets on top of the bounce and swivels and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Short and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Back of a length and on off, Innocent KaiaÂ punches it towards mid off.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Fred KlaassenÂ serves this full again, on leg, shaping in, Innocent KaiaÂ misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Pitched up, on off, Innocent KaiaÂ pushes it towards mid off.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Full again and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ blocks it down the pitch.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Full and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ works it towards short mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, An appeal for caught behind, and the NetherlandsÂ players think they have got their man, but the the finger stays down. Paul van MeekerenÂ lands this short again and on middle, Wesley MadhevereÂ tries to lift his bat to leave it, but the ball hits his elbow and goes behind where Scott EdwardsÂ pouches it safely. They think that that the sound is from the bat, but in the end Wesley MadhevereÂ is safe.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Another bouncer, on middle, slower too, Wesley MadhevereÂ goes through his pull shot early this time, and missse again.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Paul van MeekerenÂ bangs in a bouncer, on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ goes for the pull shot, but fails to connect. The umpire signals a wide for height.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Back of a length and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ knocks it towards short covers.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, ! Lovely shot! Paul van MeekerenÂ bowls a bit fuller and outside off, Wesley MadhevereÂ accepts the width and opens the face of his bat to cream it through backward point for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, On a length and on middle, Wesley MadhevereÂ blocks it out.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, Paul van MeekerenÂ strays away from his line, and serves this full and down the leg side, Wesley MadhevereÂ misses his flick. Wided.

Paul van Meekeren to Wesley Madhevere, This is on a hard length and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ leaves it alone as Scott EdwardsÂ takes it near his chest.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, On a length and on off, Wesley MadhevereÂ guides it through backward point for a run.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, Extra bounce again! This back of a length and on middle and leg, rises after hitting the deck, Wesley MadhevereÂ gets surprsied as he tries to keep it down, but the ball loops up off the bat and falls on the pitch.

Fred Klaassen to Wesley Madhevere, Fuller in length and around off, Wesley MadhevereÂ leaves it alone.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Overpitched and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ flicks it through square leg for one.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Fred KlaassenÂ bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ goes for the pull, but gets hurried and gloves it down onto the pitch.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Fullish and on middle, shaping in, Innocent KaiaÂ works it towards mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Gary Ballance, ! TAKEN! Paul van MeekerenÂ strikes now! A huge wicket for Netherlands, and Gary BallanceÂ stands there in disbelief. Paul van MeekerenÂ bangs this onto the pitch and around off, Gary BallanceÂ moves across a bit to push it away, but gets hurried due to the extra bounce and the loops up off the top edge towards backward point where Shariz AhmadÂ runs to his right to take a dolly. ZimbabweÂ two down now!

Wesley MadhevereÂ walks out next.

Paul van Meekeren to Gary Ballance, ! Nice shot! Paul van MeekerenÂ bowls this a bit too full and around off, Gary BallanceÂ shows the full face of the bat to drive it sweetly through covers for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Gary Ballance, Back of a length and on middle, Gary BallanceÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Gary Ballance, This is pitched up, on off, Gary BallanceÂ drills it towards mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to Gary Ballance, Paul van MeekerenÂ bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle and leg, Gary BallanceÂ ducks underneath it.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, Full and on off, Innocent KaiaÂ drives it wide of mid off for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Touch fuller and outside off, shaping away, Gary BallanceÂ leaves it alone. End of a successful over for Netherlands.

Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Fred KlaassenÂ continues to bowl on a good length, on off, Gary BallanceÂ knocks it in front of point.

Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Length again and on off, Gary BallanceÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, On a length and on off, Gary BallanceÂ steers it towards point.

Gary BallanceÂ walks out at no.3.Â

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Fred KlaassenÂ draws first blood! A beauty of a delivery to get rid of Ervine. This is on a hard length and pitches on the off stump line, nips away sharply with some extra bounce, Craig ErvineÂ looks to block it out, but the movement away and the bounce takes the outside edge and Scott EdwardsÂ behind the stumps takes a sharp catch to his left. ZimbabweÂ lose their first wicket.

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, ! Craig ErvineÂ gets off the mark in style! Fred KlaassenÂ serves this full and just outside of, Craig ErvineÂ stays there and drives it firmly through extra covers for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, Touch fuller and on the sixth stump line, Innocent KaiaÂ decides not to play at it again.

Done with the pre-match formalities! So the players are out in the middle and the players of ZimbabweÂ follow the Black Lives Matter movementÂ by going down on oneÂ knee. Innocent KaiaÂ will be on strike along with Craig ErvineÂ on the other end for Zimbabwe. Fred KlaassenÂ will open the bowling for Netherlands.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, On a length and around off, shaping further away, Innocent KaiaÂ leaves it alone.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, Overpitched and on off, Innocent KaiaÂ knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, Goes a bit fuller and on off, Innocent KaiaÂ pushes it towards point.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, This is on a hard length and on around off, swinging away, Innocent KaiaÂ lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Paul van Meekeren to Innocent Kaia, Paul van MeekerenÂ begins with a short delivery, on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ pulls it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Paul van MeekerenÂ will bowl from the other end.

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, This is on a good length and on middle, Craig ErvineÂ keeps it out to the leg side.

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, Short again and outside off again, Craig ErvineÂ offers no shot at it.

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, Short of a length and outside off, shaping away, Craig ErvineÂ leaves it alone.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Fuller one and on middle, Innocent KaiaÂ nudges it through square leg for a single.

Fred Klaassen to Innocent Kaia, Back of a length and around off, Innocent KaiaÂ punches it towards covers where the fielder dives over it and lets it through. Two runs taken!

Fred Klaassen to Craig Ervine, LEG BYES! ZimbabweÂ are underway with extras! Fred KlaassenÂ starts with a full delivery, but down the leg side, Craig ErvineÂ tries to tickle it away, but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Not the start that Fred KlaassenÂ was looking for.

Craig Ervine, the captain of ZimbabweÂ says that it looks a good wicket and will mostly be the same for both teams. Adds that it is crucial to get through the first 8 overs and then capitalise on it. Tells that it is nice to have a lot of cricket being played which is good for the players to gain experience.

Netherlands (Playing XI) - Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Tom Cooper, Musa Ahmad, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C)&(WK), Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Brandon Glover.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (C), Wesley Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande (WK), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.Â

We are moments away from the start of the game, but first the players of both teams line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Netherlands' first followed by the national anthem of Zimbabwe.

Scott Edwards, the skipper of NetherlandsÂ says they will bowl first as the pitch might well remain similar throughout the day. He adds the team has had a month's preparation and is looking forward to this series. He closes by saying that they will be looking to chase whatever is posted in front of them and the wins they have against Zimbabwe means nothing as that was in totally different conditions in the past.

TOSS - NetherlandsÂ have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT -Â Darlington Matambanadzo is pitchside. He says that the sun is shining and outfield is fast. Adds that wicket looks really nice and there is a nice balance of moisture. Reckons it will be good for batting, but says that chasing could turn out be a better option as the seamers might get some help up-front.