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Christopher Mpofu
Zimbabwe
Player profile
Full name Christopher Bobby Mpofu
Born November 27, 1985, Plumtree, Matabeleland
Current age 22 years 173 days
Major teams Zimbabwe, Mashonaland, Matabeleland, Westerns
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium
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 |
26 |
16 |
7 |
19 |
4 |
2.11 |
105 |
18.09 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| First-class |
40 |
69 |
25 |
292 |
36 |
6.63 |
1086 |
26.88 |
0 |
0 |
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7 |
0 |
| List A |
43 |
24 |
9 |
75 |
21 |
5.00 |
204 |
36.76 |
0 |
0 |
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8 |
0 |
| Twenty20 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
18 |
8* |
9.00 |
18 |
100.00 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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 |
26 |
26 |
1237 |
1086 |
27 |
4/42 |
4/42 |
40.22 |
5.26 |
45.8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| First-class |
40 |
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5859 |
3134 |
87 |
4/58 |
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36.02 |
3.20 |
67.3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| List A |
43 |
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1964 |
1632 |
54 |
6/8 |
6/8 |
30.22 |
4.98 |
36.3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| Twenty20 |
5 |
5 |
103 |
131 |
3 |
1/5 |
1/5 |
43.66 |
7.63 |
34.3 |
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 |
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| ODI debut |
Zimbabwe v England at Harare, Nov 28, 2004 scorecard |
| Last ODI |
Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Sheikhupura, Feb 2, 2008 scorecard |
| ODI statistics |
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| First-class debut |
2003/04 |
| Last First-class |
Westerns v Southerns at Bulawayo, May 10-13, 2008 scorecard |
| List A debut |
2003/04 |
| Last List A |
Eagles v Zimbabwe at Kimberley, Feb 13, 2008 scorecard |
| Twenty20 debut |
Easterns (Zimbabwe) v Westerns at Harare, Mar 19, 2008 scorecard |
| Last Twenty20 |
Easterns (Zimbabwe) v Westerns at Harare, Mar 21, 2008 scorecard |
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
Feb 2, 2008 |
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Christopher Mpofu looks back after being bowled by Abdur Rauf for a duck
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Nov 15, 2007 |
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Christopher Mpofu
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Feb 6, 2007 |
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Christopher Mpofu and Brendan Taylor appeal for the wicket of Mohammad Rafique
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