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Chris Mpofu      

Full name Christopher Bobby Mpofu

Born November 27, 1985, Plumtree, Matabeleland

Current age 23 years 349 days

Major teams Zimbabwe, Mashonaland, Matabeleland, Matabeleland Tuskers, Westerns

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm medium

Christopher Bobby Mpofu
Batting and fielding averages
Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s Ct St
Tests 6 12 6 17 7 2.83 100 17.00 0 0 2 0 0 0
ODIs 37 22 12 23 4 2.30 123 18.69 0 0 1 0 5 0
T20Is 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0
First-class 51 89 30 489 36 8.28 1694 28.86 0 0 11 0
List A 69 40 18 141 21 6.40 339 41.59 0 0 10 0
Twenty20 15 7 4 66 27* 22.00 71 92.95 0 0 5 0 1 0
Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
Tests 6 8 830 556 8 4/109 5/156 69.50 4.01 103.7 1 0 0
ODIs 37 37 1763 1524 40 6/52 6/52 38.10 5.18 44.0 1 1 0
T20Is 3 3 54 48 4 3/16 3/16 12.00 5.33 13.5 0 0 0
First-class 51 7829 4145 116 4/39 35.73 3.17 67.4 6 0 0
List A 69 3247 2599 82 6/8 6/8 31.69 4.80 39.5 1 3 0
Twenty20 15 15 319 346 16 3/16 3/16 21.62 6.50 19.9 0 0 0
Career statistics
Test debut Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Chittagong (MAA), Jan 6-10, 2005 scorecard
Last Test Zimbabwe v New Zealand at Bulawayo, Aug 15-17, 2005 scorecard
Test statistics
ODI debut Zimbabwe v England at Harare, Nov 28, 2004 scorecard
Last ODI South Africa v Zimbabwe at Centurion, Nov 10, 2009 scorecard
ODI statistics
T20I debut Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at King City (NW), Oct 10, 2008 scorecard
Last T20I Canada v Zimbabwe at King City (NW), Oct 13, 2008 scorecard
T20I statistics
First-class debut 2003/04
Last First-class Matabeleland Tuskers v Mountaineers at Bulawayo, Sep 30-Oct 3, 2009 scorecard
List A debut 2003/04
Last List A South Africa v Zimbabwe at Centurion, Nov 10, 2009 scorecard
Twenty20 debut Easterns (Zimbabwe) v Westerns at Harare, Mar 19, 2008 scorecard
Last Twenty20 Northerns (Zimbabwe) v Westerns at Bulawayo, May 16, 2009 scorecard
Profile

Among the clutch of players given their chance at international level because of the exodus of the rebels, Christopher Mpofu actually looks like he may be one of the few to have the abilities to make a decent career. A tall seam bowler, he hits the pitch hard and can get good away movement - but as with many young quick bowlers consistency is his major problem. Technically, he has a good action but a better brace of his front leg through his delivery stride would allow him to make the most of his height, rather than collapsing as he tends to do at the moment. He made his ODI debut against England in October 2004 and caused the England top-order a few anxious moments. His early Test appearances did not set the world alight, and he lost his place after taking 3 for 343 in four matches - but he has the basics and anyone with a semblance of talent should be encouraged and nurtured. One definite shortcoming, however, is his crease occupation. Not content with being stumped twice in an afternoon (for a pair) in the first Test against New Zealand in August 2005, he followed up by being run out for 3 in the second match, as he strolled down the pitch to congratulate his team-mate on reaching his half-century. He still tends to blow hot and cold and has few rivals in the race to be considered international cricket's worst batsman.
Andrew McGlashan January 2008

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Feb 2, 2008

Christopher Mpofu looks back after being bowled by Abdur Rauf for a duck, Pakistan v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Sheikhupura, February 2, 2008

Christopher Mpofu looks back after being bowled by Abdur Rauf for a duck

© AFP

Nov 15, 2007

Christopher Mpofu

Christopher Mpofu

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Feb 6, 2007

Christopher Mpofu and Brendan Taylor appeal for the wicket of Mohammad Rafique , Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Harare, February 6, 2007

Christopher Mpofu and Brendan Taylor appeal for the wicket of Mohammad Rafique

© AFP

Country Fixtures Country Results
1st Youth ODI: B'desh U19s v Zim U19s at Khulna
Nov 13 (09:30 local, 02:30 GMT)
2nd Youth ODI: B'desh U19s v Zim U19s at Khulna
Nov 14 (09:30 local, 02:30 GMT)
3rd Youth ODI: B'desh U19s v Zim U19s at Khulna
Nov 16 (09:30 local, 02:30 GMT)
Tuskers v Rhinos at Bulawayo
Nov 16-18 (10:00 local, 08:00 GMT)
Mountaineers v Eagles at Mutare
Nov 16-18 (10:00 local, 08:00 GMT)
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