Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:20 am

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- Was really disappointed with how the tour ended, but pulled up some stats to put it in perspective, as everything seemed to go against us

- On our worst pitches we were only the better team once, game 2 against India and only because they bowled 5 spinners, if they'd have bowled a seamer we would have been outranked every game

- We only had two players in the top 30, with in the five 30 - 50 range, which just isn't good enough to promote

- The positives are that our spinners will mature in time for the final tour / world cup,

- Then the two relegated teams from OD2 have really struggled match ratings wise, compared to the 2 promoted teams, Pakistan & Scotland

- So we'll set up to push for promotion next time, knowing we need promotion for world cup qualification hopes!

- Won the T20 rights as we need to ensure qualification for the last T20 WC, So we'll push for promotion there as well!
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by epcguy » Mon Dec 30, 2024 10:39 am

Unlucky boss...stick with it...
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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Jan 05, 2025 9:36 am

epcguy wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 30, 2024 10:39 am
 Unlucky boss...stick with it...
Cheers mate, hopefully the last tour of pain, before we have a better balanced squad,

but against 5 top teams this tour, things might get ugly
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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Jan 05, 2025 9:37 am

After successfully winning the hosting rights, we’ll be competing in front of our home fans in division 2 for the T20I tour!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Antonie Wylie (The Hurlutown Partnership)
Image Eddie Davids (Harare Hammers)
Image Moaner Mash (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Regis Sawu (Staindrop Rockets)
Image Tsweu Mahlunge (Crimson Tide)

Image Theuns Harrop (North Cunnett CC)
Image Simbarashe Ndlovu (The Collywobblers)
Image Rudzani Dwanqube (The Cricket Club)
Image Trent Ontong (Kudos)

Image Ngonidzashe Hove (TheChosenOne)
Image David Stuurman (The Collywobblers)

Image Godfrey Gombami (Camberwell Carrots)
Image Mkhanyiseli Chiwira (Vivi)
Image Leo Maruma (Unusual Suspects)
Image Norman Kaondera (Ffoh)
Image Kerry Rathie (The Collywobblers)
Image Pinkie Baylis (Vudu Blasters)
Image Oscar Tett (Worralls Wizards)

Matchday 1 vs Bermuda U20 - Uneven
Matchday 2 vs West Indies U20 - Hard
Matchday 3 vs Pakistan U20 - Hard
Matchday 4 vs Kenya U20 - Even
Matchday 5 vs Canada U20 - Uneven

Only 2 first choice pitches throws our plans out of the window!

Lopsided squad as form is weak comparatively and bowling unit continues to be weak, hopefully next tour they’ll mature,

We’ll just have to try our best and see.
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Jan 26, 2025 12:36 pm

Final One Day tour of the season, in South Africa:

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Bertram Chetty (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Keneth Duminy (Locked on Lads)
Image Reeza May (Harare Hammers)
Image Antonie Wylie (The Hurlutown Partnership)
Image Eddie Davids (Harare Hammers)
Image Moaner Mash (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Tsweu Mahlunge (Crimson Tide)

Image Rudzani Dwanqube (The Cricket Club)
Image Trent Ontong (Kudos)

Image Enoch Hlengane (Ballandbat)
Image Tinashe Kwenda (Staindrop Rockets)
Image Ngonidzashe Hove (TheChosenOne)

Image Braddon Albers (Inner Western Wombats)
Image Solomon Nqxetbwane (Strand Honde)
Image Peter Eady (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Marius Hitchcock (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Graham Uys (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Oscar Tett (Worralls Wizards)

Matchday 1 vs Netherlands U20 - Green
Matchday 2 vs South Africa U20 - Green
Matchday 3 vs UAE U20 - Slow
Matchday 4 vs India U20 - Slow
Matchday 5 vs USA U20 - Green

We have all the ingredients for a promotion push, which will be crucial for next season's World Cup.

Tune in if you can Week 12, 8am each weekday!
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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Feb 16, 2025 9:36 am

The U20 T20 World Cup is here! Games will be played nice and early at 04:30 FTP time.

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Tinus Lawrence (Ragnar)
Image Andrew Prior (Topmen)
Image Keneth Duminy (Locked on Lads)
Image Reeza May (Harare Hammers)
Image Alois Masuku (Kent International CC)
Image Moaner Mash (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Tsweu Mahlunge (Crimson Tide)

Image Rudzani Dwanqube (The Cricket Club)
Image Trent Ontong (Samakay Tribe-Mali)

Image Ngonidzashe Hove (TheChosenOne)
Image David Stuurman (The Collywobblers)

Image Braddon Albers (Inner Western Wombats)
Image Solomon Nqxetbwane (Strand Honde)
Image Marius Hitchcock (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Leo Maruma (Unusual Suspects)
Image Kerry Rathie (The Collywobblers)
Image Graham Uys (African Kingdom)

Matchday 1 vs New Zealand U20 - Hard
Matchday 2 vs West Indies U20 - Uneven
Matchday 3 vs England U20 - Slow
Matchday 4 vs Canada U20 - Sticky
Matchday 5 vs Pakistan U20 - Hard

We will just have to take it one game at a time, as there are some strong teams in the competition.

Turbz made a brilliant summary of the World Cups here: https://fromthepavilion.org/forums/view ... =5&t=41839
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:01 am

S61 marks the last season before the U20 Elections. We’re travelling to Pakistan in Division 3 for spinner paradise conditions!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Buster Brewster (Baahubali Cricket Club)
Image Hendro Bisset (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Alois Masuku (Kent International CC)
Image Anzlom Marumisa (Kent International CC)
Image Shannon Farrar (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Christoffel Davids (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Tinus Lawrence (Ragnar)

Image Ndabazinhle Mawoyo (Harare Hammers)
Image Rudzani Dwanqube (The Cricket Club)

Image Musawengosi Sarang (Pembroke Plodders)
Image David Stuurman (The Collywobblers)
Image Mansel Lacy (Unicorns)

Image Braddon Albers (Inner Western Wombats)
Image David Jackson (Ivory Hearts)
Image Scotch Jacomb (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Solomon Nqxetbwane (Strand Honde)
Image Musekiwa Masvuare (The Constipated Mountain Goats)
Image Pinkie Baylis (Vudu Blasters)

Matchday 1 vs South Africa U20 - Crumbling
Matchday 2 vs Scotland U20 - Crumbling
Matchday 3 vs USA U20 - Dry
Matchday 4 vs India U20 - Crumbling
Matchday 5 vs Pakistan U20 - Dry

Don’t call it a comeback, because we’ve been working hard in the background, like we never left!

Let’s finish this term as strongly as possible!
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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Apr 20, 2025 6:24 am

Hoping to build off last tours success, we head to USA for the T20 tour.

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Buster Brewster (Baahubali Cricket Club)
Image Hendro Bisset (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Anzlom Marumisa (Kent International CC)
Image Shannon Farrar (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Christoffel Davids (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Tinus Lawrence (Ragnar)

Image Ndabazinhle Mawoyo (Harare Hammers)
Image Clark Macrow (Ruff Royals)
Image Brendan Taylor (Kent International CC)

Image Bernard Mzimkhulu (Ragnar)
Image David Stuurman (The Collywobblers)

Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Johnson Mazibuko (Devil Gate Drive)
Image David Jackson (SaMuRai XI)
Image Scotch Jacomb (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Tsweu Kapini (The Collywobblers)
Image Tawanda Chinamasa (New York Vikings CC)
Image Pinkie Baylis (Vudu Blasters)

Matchday 1 vs USA U20 - Uneven
Matchday 2 vs England U20 - Flat
Matchday 3 vs Sri Lanka U20 - Uneven
Matchday 4 vs Ireland U20 - Flat
Matchday 5 vs Canada U20 - Uneven

We’ve drawn a difficult group, with an even more difficult fixture order paired with pitch conditions. Hopefully the madness of T20 can bring some fireworks!
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Eepan
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun May 11, 2025 1:35 pm

For the final time this season, we share the spotlight with the seniors tour, jetting off to the West Indies for One Day action.

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Tinus Lawrence (Ragnar)
Image Hendro Bisset (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Darren Giles (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Shannon Farrar (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Jonathan Mahlunge (Chesney Champions)
Image Curtis Blinman (Statto Selection)

Image Hamilton Nengomasha (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Clark Macrow (Ruff Royals)
Image Brendan Taylor (Kent International CC)

Image Bernard Mzimkhulu (Ragnar)
Image Rolland Swan (Kent International CC)
Image Musawengosi Sarang (Pembroke Plodders)
Image Keith Daniel (Hay Reptiles)

Image David Jackson (SaMuRai XI)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Tsweu Kapini (The Collywobblers)
Image Tawanda Chinamasa (New York Vikings CC)
Image Aimus Whitelum (Telangana)

Matchday 1 vs Pakistan U20 - Uneven
Matchday 2 vs Bangladesh U20 - Crumbling
Matchday 3 vs Netherlands U20 - Uneven
Matchday 4 vs England U20 - Uenven
Matchday 5 vs West Indies U20 - Uneven

I’ve picked younger players where possible, as we might be cooked, but let's hope we can survive!
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:54 pm

I'm really looking forward to the upcoming seasons!

I'll try to add some more content on this thread, as the pokemon kids breaking through is going to be great!
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:28 am

S62 kicks off with us fighting in the Top Division 1.

After throwing not just the kitchen sink, but the entire kitchen at the Tour bidding we won!

Therefore our home One Day tour will be a spinners paradise!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Darren Giles (IndigoGreens-II)
Image Curtis Blinman (Statto Selection)
Image Jonathan Mahlunge (Chesney Champions)
Image Enoch Tichana (Vegas Venoms)
Image Forster Chingoka (The Collywobblers)
Image Hentie Russen (Fiery's XI)

Image Clark Macrow (Ruff Royals)
Image Hamilton Nengomasha (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Gerhard Iverson (Staindrop Rockets)

Image Rolland Swan (Kent International CC)
Image Damien Harvey (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Corne Hubbard (Chester Ducks)

Image Sas Burns (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Piston Coulson (Staindrop Village CC)
Image Prosper Mushoshwe (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Tawanda Chinamasa (New York Vikings CC)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Lachlan Ainslie (Chesney Champions)

Matchday 1 vs Bermuda U20 - Dry
Matchday 2 vs Canada U20 - Dry
Matchday 3 vs Bangladesh U20 - Dry
Matchday 4 vs Sri Lanka U20 - Dry
Matchday 5 vs Australia U20 - Dry

Getting 5 first choice Dry pitches is absolutely perfect!

Our lowest waged spinner would be the best waged spinner on all other teams except Australia!

Of course this is FTP though, so anything can happen. We’ve given ourselves the best chance!

Stay tuned!
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:04 pm

Division 2 T20 will kick off tomorrow!

Instead of the kitchen sink, we only threw the Air fryer but somehow we managed to win Tour rights again!

Therefore our promotion dreams are held in the hands of these players!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Frik Goffet (CMK Cricket Academy)
Image Curtis Blinman (Statto Selection)
Image Rilee Crosthwaite (Old Chelmsfordians)
Image Enoch Tichana (Vegas Venoms)
Image Flooi Coen (WY Wildboars)
Image Thomas Jackson (Ivory Hearts)

Image Ginger Wright (Ivory Hearts)
Image Gerhard Iverson (Staindrop Rockets)
Image Thabo Dwanqube (Lightning Dragon CC)

Image Rolland Swan (Kent International CC)
Image Damien Harvey (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Ephat Khumalo (Bushveldt Carbineers)

Image Bothwell Mpitsang (Staindrop Cheetahs)
Image Audius Bula (Joy Division)
Image Prosper Mushoshwe (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Tawanda Chinamasa (New York Vikings CC)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Tshepo Matsikenyeri (Staindrop Lordies )

Matchday 1 vs England U20 - Crumbling
Matchday 2 vs Netherlands U20 - Dry
Matchday 3 vs New Zealand U20 - Dry
Matchday 4 vs Scotland U20 - Dry
Matchday 5 vs West Indies U20 - Dry

Another round of spinning surfaces is our best chance at promotion, but to find out if we do, tune in 11.30am FTP time!
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:59 pm

Division 1’s final One Day tour of the season starts next week.

Whilst the Dry pitch being 1st choice is ideal for us, the pitch order & weather royally messed with our plans!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Curtis Blinman (Statto Selection)
Image Hentie Russen (Fiery's XI)
Image Forster Chingoka (The Collywobblers)
Image Enoch Tichana (Vegas Venoms)
Image Joost Shelley (Wayfarers)
Image Thomas Jackson (Ivory Hearts)

Image Arthur Dein (What A Time To Be Alive)
Image Gerhard Iverson (Staindrop Rockets)
Image Thabo Dwanqube (Lightning Dragon CC)

Image Rolland Swan (Kent International CC)
Image Corne Hubbard (Chester Ducks)
Image Ephat Khumalo (Bushveldt Carbineers)

Image Bothwell Mpitsang (Staindrop Cheetahs)
Image Audius Bula (Joy Division)
Image Prosper Mushoshwe (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Promise Mabothe (Ohoka Swamphens)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Lachlan Ainslie (Chesney Champions)

Matchday 1 vs Bermuda U20 - Slow
Matchday 2 vs Australia U20 - Slow
Matchday 3 vs Canada U20 - Slow
Matchday 4 vs UAE U20 - Dry
Matchday 5 vs New Zealand U20 - Dry
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Re: Zimbabwe U20 Nationals Discussion

Post by Eepan » Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:27 pm

Tour Preview
The T20 World Cup is here!

Below are the squad of players selected to represent Zimbabwe:

Image Rilee Crosthwaite (Old Chelmsfordians)
Image Hentie Russen (Fiery's XI)
Image Forster Chingoka (The Collywobblers)
Image Enoch Tichana (Vegas Venoms)
Image Letlotlo Chingoka (Lincolnshire ccc)
Image Thomas Jackson (Ivory Hearts)

Image Arthur Dein (What A Time To Be Alive)
Image Gerhard Iverson (Staindrop Rockets)
Image Thabo Dwanqube (Lightning Dragon CC)

Image Rolland Swan (Kent International CC)
Image Oliver Kanayi (The El Dude Brothers)
Image Ephat Khumalo (Bushveldt Carbineers)

Image Tshepo Matsikenyeri (IndigoGreens-II)
Image Audius Bula (Joy Division)
Image Prosper Mushoshwe (Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club)
Image Promise Mabothe (Ohoka Swamphens)
Image Clive Zimmerman (Kent International CC)
Image Lachlan Ainslie (Chesney Champions)

Matchday 1 vs West Indies U20 - Dry
Matchday 2 vs Australia U20 - Hard
Matchday 3 vs Sri Lanka U20 - Hard
Matchday 4 vs New Zealand U20 - Sticky
Matchday 5 vs Bermuda U20 - Even
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