Burl says he is the man for gripping finale in 'Must-win for all four teams in the group'

 

 

All rounder Ryan Burl 

 

Playing the evening game on Friday Zimbabwe will know exactly what they have to do to get through to the Super 12s.

But the equations won't be available until after the Ireland-West Indies game, and the weather might have a say.

"I think we have to get the job done," Zimbabwe all rounder Ryan Burl said on match eve. "It is must-win games for all four teams in the group. We have to put our best foot forward tomorrow. I think it goes without saying, it would be a massive achievement for any team in the group [to progress to the Super 12s]. It is obviously our goal coming into this stage. Do whatever you can to ensure you are among the top two.

"The mood is good in the camp. I think there's obviously a little bit of nerves around the group now, knowing that we have to win the next game. But the morale is good. The guys are very upbeat. We want to make sure we are in the next stage."

Chevrons will be hoping for one of their several allrounders to come good on Friday.

Burl, who has form on his side with a recent ODI five-for against Australia, is itching to be their man.

"Playing that role of an allrounder, you try to come to the party in at least one aspect of the game. I haven't really made an impact yet but a good performance is just around the corner," Burl said. "Hopefully it is a match-winning one. I think I am due a bit of runs. It will be nice to put Zimbabwe in a winning position."

Scotland coach Shane Burger, still buoyed by his team's big win over West Indies earlier in the week, is confident of a victory:

"We know that without focusing too much on the opposition, if we go out and play our way, we know we can beat any team," Burger said. "We did so not very long ago against the two-time world champions. So if we execute the way we know, hopefully it will send ripples through that Zimbabwe team. We can put a bit more pressure on them."

Zimbabwe waits for Chevrons to make it into the the Super 12 stage.

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