Why did we declare?

[iDumb]

So many posts can't find if ppl are discussing this. But what's the reason for it? Is mahmudullah thinking the match is headed for a draw otherwise and we dont have the proper bowling to get zim up twice in 3 days.

I would think waiting for anothr wicket beore declaring would make more sense as Miraz was the better at the othr end doing well. could have had more runs for mushy or even miraz had a shot at 100.

I dn't agree with this decision. what do u guys think?

[WarWolf]

They should have waiting another 10 overs before declaring. 60 more runs could make things more interesting.

[Eshen]

Wicket was good, we had two set batsman - the declaration didn't make sense to me either.

Hami's wicket was a big gain though, so I guess that somewhat justified the call.

[Habib]

Originally Posted by iDumb
So many posts can't find if ppl are discussing this. But what's the reason for it? Is mahmudullah thinking the match is headed for a draw otherwise and we dont have the proper bowling to get zim up twice in 3 days.

I would think waiting for anothr wicket beore declaring would make more sense as Miraz was the better at the othr end doing well. could have had more runs for mushy or even miraz had a shot at 100.

I dn't agree with this decision. what do u guys think?

Probably thought the pitch had deteriorated enough. But now it's clear that's not the case.

[ToBeFair]

Does anyone remember how a bevy of forum users were jumping up and down in exasperation for Keptin Mahmudullah to declare?

[NoName]

Isn't it a two match series? Riyad was probably desperate to get a chance at bowling to them, because if Zim even draws the test we lose a home series to Zim

[Jadukor]

Because we can't afford to draw this test. Since we don't have a strike bowler to run through Zimbabwe, Ryad probably wanted to give as many overs as possible to the spinners to get the 20 wkts. If we were 1-0 up I think we would have batted an extra session. The prospect of running out of time played a role in the decision making

[NoName]

Originally Posted by Jadukor
Because we can't afford to draw this test. Since we don't have a strike bowler to run through Zimbabwe, Ryad probably wanted to give as many overs as possible to the spinners to get the 20 wkts. If we were 1-0 up I think we would have batted an extra session. The prospect of running out of time played a role in the decision making

Loool what a sorry state, we don't have a strike bowler to run through Zim at home

[Jadukor]

Eventhough Shakib hasn't bowled well lately he is a huge loss to our bowling in all format

[iDumb]

specially in tests. Shakibs bowlikng is indispensable.

[ToBeFair]

Originally Posted by Jadukor
Because we can't afford to draw this test. Since we don't have a strike bowler to run through Zimbabwe, Ryad probably wanted to give as many overs as possible to the spinners to get the 20 wkts. If we were 1-0 up I think we would have batted an extra session. The prospect of running out of time played a role in the decision making

Makes sense.

[Rifat_02]

With the way the pitch is, declaring early is the least of our problems. A bigger issue is getting 20 wickets. I don't think the extra 50 runs is going to matter, getting Zimbabwe all out is more important, we cannot afford a draw, only a win will do so they have to go for it. However, they could have accelerated for some quick runs before declaring

[Mas_UK25]

I don’t think the captain new Mushy had a chance to make world record as a WK 232 to beat, plus get 250 first BD batsman ever. Miraz having chance to get 100. Definitely Miraz getting a hundred would make his position harder, as if Miraz contributes with the bat and beinf far superior bowler - there’s no need to include Mahmudullah in the side who is rubbish at test anyway. He might’ve thought. Imagine that guy who’s been playing more than 10 years has no tons in any format at home, and miraz whos new scoring one within few years plus a better bowler.

[Zeeshan]

The only thing we declared.... is our genius.

[Zeeshan]

They still have around 100 more to avoid follow on. First wait and see, before everyone starts panicking we lost already. Riyad has patience. Most of you guys don't.

[i_am_ringo]

if we are heading for a draw, all credit to ZIM to be honest.

The pitch was supposed to do this, do that but to hold your nerve through it is impressive.

Still could go horribly wrong for them but so far, credit where credit is due. Gritty batting

[Zeeshan]

Funny thing is..Riyad saw all of this from ball 1.

[simon]

"Why do we declare? So that we can pick ourselves and Bat again." -🦇

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[zura]

We wanted a tired Zimbabwe to play as many overs as possible and put pressure on their batsmen. To me it seemed like the correct call.

[RealSports]

I agree with OP. Mehedi should've gotten to his 100 because it would've been great for him, and Mushfiqur should've continued to achieve his 300.

[One World]

[Eshen]

That declaration looking more idiotic now on the fourth day. Could have easily scored 100 more runs, and would not have to bother batting again.

[Nafi]

Originally Posted by RealSports
I agree with OP. Mehedi should've gotten to his 100 because it would've been great for him, and Mushfiqur should've continued to achieve his 300.

Great sarcasm.