Chigumbura leads spirited response in draw

Zimbabwe XI batted out the second day against Australia A as their game ended in a draw. Elton Chigumbura, the former Zimbabwe captain, led the response to an imposing 427 for 4 declared, top-scoring with 95. After being reduced to 54 for 3 at one stage, the Zimbabwe XI middle order put up a fight.

Regis Chakabva supported Chigumbura in a stand of 80 for the fourth wicket, Malcolm Waller made a quick 25 and Forster Mutizwa contributed 67 in a partnership of 81 with Chigumbura. Mutizwa's innings was an attacking one, coming off 70 balls with five fours and two sixes. Michael Beer, the left-arm spinner, was the star for Australia A, taking 6 for 109 but Zimbabwe XI put up a spirited performance in reaching 306 for 9 at the close.