Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 18th Match, Group 2 at Hobart, T20 WC, Oct 24 2022 - Ball by Ball Commentary

11.30pm That's that! Thanks for joining us today. We will be back tomorrow, where Australia take on Sri Lanka in Perth. Till then, on behalf of PDP and Chandan, this is me Ashish signing off.

11.15pm Both teams take a point each! Well, that sums up cricket, doesn't it. To be fair to the umpires, they did try to stretch the game for as long as possible. In the end, rain came down hard enough. You could understand the frustration of the Zimbabwe players too. They saw Richard Ngarava limp off gingerly, Muzarabani and Jongwe did not bowl, and eventually it was Sean Williams, who I believe said 'this is a World Cup', that prompted the umpires to say - yep that's enough. Quinton de Kock,on his part, tried his best to chase down the target. He carted 23 runs off the first over, 17 off the second to finish with 47* off 18. In the end, it didn't matter.

George: "The problem is not just the point lost, but the RR missed. South Africa would have had a very big RR. If it comes to RR to decide who goes through, it would be very cruel."

Dishari: "As much as this hurt to see the covers coming on again with South Africa seconds away from a victory, but Zimbabwe have not been able to bowl Muzarabani and Jongwe in these slippery wet conditions. They already lost Ngarava bowling in the rainy condition. Hope it is not too serious to miss the rest of the world cup. Either way seems unfair for the teams - cricket should be played indoors?" Agree

Called off! Rain and South Africa - a story for the ages. Rain wins again.

The rain has come down hard and the umpires are calling on for the covers. Is rain going to rob South Africa at a World Cup again? The cut-off time is in eight minutes. South Africa are ahead as far as the five-over DLS target is concerned. So, essentially, if the rain relents, they just need to come out, not even face a ball; just get the ground ready and get ready to bowl; doesn't matter if it rains after that

Dru: "After winning the toss Zim should have bowled. When there is rain around chasing is much easier. A big opportunity missed."

Free hit

Another delay. Looks like Ngarava is injured rather badly. He gingerly strides off the ground. The conditions are far from ideal. Bavuma on strike now. Sikandar Raza on now

Taiwan Cricket : "Is Bavuma going to get a bat?" Yep, now :)

Saini: "DeKock is playing EA cricket on easy mode"

Right, we start again. De Kock on strike. There will be a change in target after that delay. The umpires are having a discussion. Two overs lost and they are wasting more time discussing in the middle. Can't this be sorted earlier. especially with the rain around? The new target is 64 off seven overs. The powerplay is of two overs

Chris : "For a game so depended on getting overs in quickly there is a lot of time wasting!"

10.45pm: Danyal informs from the ground that covers are coming off now.

Here comes the rain, is it heavy enough? Yes, it is. The umpires ask for the covers to be rolled out.

Ashish: "SA and rain have to be the greatest rivals. All other teams come second."

Free-hit

Richard Ngarava, who pulls out of his run up first up

10.33pm Ready to rumble. The two South Africa openers, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma stride out to the middle. Zimbabwe are in a huddle. All focus on Blessing Muzarabani. Tendai Chatara will open with the new ball, de Kock to take strike. Over the wicket.

10.30pm Thanks, PDP. Wessly Madhevere's onslaught has given Zimbabwe something to bowl at. The surface isn't easy to bat on and Zimbabwe have a decent bowling unit. Don't think this will be an easy chase.

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