Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2020 - CommentaryZIM vs SL, 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2020 - Commentary

Deepanjan: If Zimbabwe can go to stumps without losing any wicket , It will make it more difficult for SL to take the 10 wickets on final day.. Come on Zimbabwe

Subham Nandi: I feel that Sri Lanka should declare as soon as Mathews gets his double ton and let Zimbabwe bat. Considering the pitch to be as dead as a dodo, but who knows if Sri Lanka can create some pressure on the inexperienced Zimbabwean side.

Kenny: I think Sri Lanka would fancy to give 20 overs of play for Zimbabwe today and pick some wickets to put them under pressure.

Jobin: Zim is also playing a waiting game here, they know once SL starts trying to accelerate they will get those opportunities to pick quick wickets and keep SL lead at check. Even though they will be every happy to let SL play at this pace as long as possible.

GG: Many may not agree, but Zimbabwe is a better side in Test cricket than Bangladesh.

Shiran Mahela Perera: I can't understand what Sri Lanka's plan is? Are they going to bat whole day and cheaply dismiss Zimbabwe tomorrow? 'That could well be the plan'

Kaura: "Sri Lanka are missing the services of Kusal Perera. This is an ideal situation for him to have a crack against a tired looking bowling line up."

Oshadha Bandara: I still believe that Sri Lanka should've gone with some young players who are performing well in the domestic level, considering this series is not a part of the world championship.

Shashi Kumar: "We have to give credit to Zimbabwe bowlers for fighting so hard on a flat deck that is offering no assistance."

joseph: "Evenly poised...160 is still a long way but Zim needs another bowler to pick up wickets to support awesome Vic!"

Mahesh: "@Kehul - Agreed, but Sri Lanka can't just wait and wait. The Sri Lankan batsmen need to show some intent to put the bowling under pressure. They cannot just bat on and not hope for a result on Day 3 of a Test match."

Kehul: "Acceleration will bring more wickets, instead of going for the win Lankans will find themselves saving the game. I think they should only attack the bad balls and runs will flow with time."

Anirudh: "The Sri Lankan batting line up can accelerate well with the likes of Niroshan and De Silva so that should not be a problem."

Anand: "MINDSET: bat on day 3, score on day 4 till tea, take 10 wickets of ZIM on day 5"

Mahesh: "At this pace, Sri Lanka won't be able to get a result out of this match. A draw is almost certain unless Sri Lanka manage to score above 580 and then bowl out Zimbabwe cheaply."

Safwan: "Sri Lanka should start scoring at a good rate and try to make a result out of this match."

Kehul: "Zimbabwe is still unpredictable at the Test level. It will be interesting to see how they go about in the second innings. I think there will be a result in the match."

Azzy: "Kusal Mendis closing in on a fifty after 4 months. The last time he scored a Test fifty was on 14th Aug 2019 against NZ at Galle. This is a good time for him to contribute to the team and secure a spot in the days to come."

Jobin: "Looking at the pitch and the pace at which this match is moving, a result looks difficult unless a comical collapse occurs."

Shiran: @Chamara Kusal has already protected his place in the team.

chamara: "Mendis must score a big one here to protect his place in the team."

Azzy: "The chances of Sri Lanka winning this game will be decided by how fast they score before declaring/getting all out and how well they ball in the second innings."

RAZA: "If SL scores 450 or something, 3rd Innings could be very interesting with this pitch deteriorating."

Udara: "Zimbabwe never gonna win this match. SL always delivers a magic in the 2nd inning."

Lahiru: "Need to score at over 4runs-an-over If Sri Lanka want to win this one."

Prageeth: "It's a good opportunity for Kusal Mendis to get going in the year 2020."

safwan: "Could Sri Lanka make a result out of this match?" -- Sure they can. It's a five day thing, not four

Joseph from byo: "Zim needs to capitalize on the first session. Get Sri Lanka 4 down by lunch and it will be a long road for them. I sense a Zim win on this one considering the depth of batting we saw in their firts innings."

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