Twitter Reactions: Zimbabwe restrict the Windies to 219 after a collapse

The first Test match between Zimbabwe and West Indies kicked off at the Queens Sports Club at Bulawayo. The crowd witnessed the home team produce a sensational performance as they played their first test against the West Indies since 2013.

Earlier in the day, it was skipper Jason Holder who won the toss as the West Indies elected to bat first. They included Kemar Roach and Kieran Powell in their playing XI. On the other hand, Soloman Mire made his test debut for Zimbabwe.

Batting first, West Indies lost their first wicket in the form of Kraigg Brathwaite. Kyle Hope was also dismissed cheaply leaving the Windies reeling at 35/2. That’s when Kieran Powell and Shai Hope combined for a solid 75 run partnership for the third wicket. Powell soon got out after striking a half century.

Shai Hope continued to bat splendidly as he and Roston Chase added 64 runs for the fourth wicket. However, once Chase was back to the pavilion, there was a flurry of wickets as the Windies lower order collapsed like a pack of cards. In not time, the scoreboard of the visitors swung from 174/3 to 219 all out.

Shai Hope was left stranded at 90 not out as he batted stupendously from one end. However, the wickets kept falling from the other end as the likes of Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich and Jason Holder failed to make any difference. In fact the last three batsmen were dismissed for none.

Skipper Graeme Cremer was amongst the pick of the Zimbabwean bowlers as he got four wickets. Sean Williams also recorded his best figures with 3/20. Kyle Jarvis, Sikandar Raza and debutant Solomon Mire also managed to get a wicket each. Zimbabwe were 19/0 at stumps on Day 1 as they trailed by 200 runs. The home fans were glad to have Brendan Taylor back in the mix.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions during Day One of the first Test match:-

Solomon Mire makes his test debut.

— CricketZimbo (@CricketZimbo) October 21, 2017

Big Turn from Cremer I hope he attacks. #ZIMvWI

— Baynham Goredema?? (@bayhaus) October 21, 2017

Well bowled Cremer, Williams. Bundled out the Windies for 219! Superb effort, Yes, the ball is spinning but tremendous effort.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 21, 2017

Let’s see what Roston Chase does in ZIM after failing badly in ENG

— Ahson (@Ahson8) October 21, 2017

Before today Last time Kieran Powell scored 50+ in test(2012), Nobody knew Joe root.#ZIMvWI

— SAMRAAT (@ImSamraat) October 21, 2017

Spinners running through the windies low middle order#ZIMvWI

— srikrishna (@1998Srikrishna) October 21, 2017

Windies can't even bat 90 overs against Zimbabwe. How the mighty fall.#ZIMvWI #ZimVsWI

— Yash Agarwalla (@Yashagarwalla) October 21, 2017

Shai Hope rn#ZIMvWI #VadiveluForLife pic.twitter.com/lRhihPtjDE

— 90s (@chaaibaai) October 21, 2017

Windies are back! Lose 7 wickets in the final session. Good knock nevertheless from Shai Hope #ZIMvWI

— Pramod Ananth (@pramz) October 21, 2017

First time Williams has taken 3 wickets in a test. Now its up to Hammy and Mire #ZIMvWI

— Baynham Goredema?? (@bayhaus) October 21, 2017

Williams and Cremer!!! What have you done??? What a performance from Zimbabwe!!! #ZIMvWI

— Alternative Movement (@Dobie_M) October 21, 2017

Zimbabwe taking all the right steps at the moment! Pushed #SL to the limit recently & today bundled out #WI who recently pushed #ENG #ZIMvWI

— P₹akash $inha ?? (@Predicto_Praky) October 21, 2017

Eish we can't type fast enough as WI fold for 219 all out Cremer gets his 4. Hope stranded on 90! Well batted for him #ZImvWI

— Baynham Goredema?? (@bayhaus) October 21, 2017

not a bad bowling performance #ZIMvWI

— Gabriel Kudzai (@gabrielncube) October 21, 2017

If the speedgun is to be believed, Mpofu is well ahead of Jarvis on pace. The Magwegwe Express … #ZimvWI

— Liam Brickhill (@Gomorezvidinha) October 21, 2017

The Jarvis that Zimbabwe lost in 2013 bowled a four-ball every over. Jarvis so far today: 6-2-16-1. Mpofu's control equally good #ZimvWI

— Tristan Holme (@tristanholme) October 21, 2017

All OUT.

From 174/3 to 219/10.

Shai Hope 90*

Total Runs scored by no. 9,10 n 11 : ZERO#WIvZIM

— Tabrez Shaikh (@its_tabrez_4u) October 21, 2017

Shai Hope's last 5 Test innings:

147
118*
29
62
50*

Follow #ZIMvWI live: https://t.co/arEkBqTXc9 pic.twitter.com/05i5SyWbQ1

— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2017

Congratulations @kingsoly21! Wicket on Test debut for Zimbabwe removing Kyle Hope. #WIvZIM @nccdragons

— Arj's Eye (@ArjGiese) October 21, 2017

Zimbabwe having a fantastic 1st session #WIvZIM

— Mir (@Mir_Chilling) October 21, 2017

Inexperience by Shai Hope to expose the Windies tail. #WivZim

— Andrew Dennis (@madald2) October 21, 2017

People welcoming Brendon Taylor back into Zim team as if he has accomplished something great.

First of all,he shouldn't hav left.#WIvZIM

— Tabrez Shaikh (@its_tabrez_4u) October 21, 2017

West Indies all out 219. Against Zimbabwe. 219. #WIvZIM

— Terry Finisterre (@terryfinisterre) October 21, 2017