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Match factsFriday, November 25, 2016 Start time 0930 local (0730 GMT)Big pictureWest Indies are yet to cross the line and win a match in Bulawayo on this tour after their tie against Zimbabwe and one-run defeat to Sri Lanka. That leaves them second on the points table, with seven points, while the hosts are third on four, with their points coming from that tie and the rain-ruined encounter against Sri Lanka. Both teams are chasing that winning feeling, and this match is essentially a semi-final, with the winner guaranteed a spot in Sundays final.The statistics favour West Indies: they have three of the top five wicket-takers and the top two run-scorers in this tri-series in their squad. But both teams recent form has been unpredictable and inconsistent, and West Indies may well be without strike bowler Shannon Gabriel after he limped off with a hamstring niggle during the game against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, making this a difficult match to call.The Zimbabweans floundered in the tournament opener, stooping to an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka, but the green, seaming conditions they encountered in Harare are a world away from the more benign surface they are likely to find on Friday. Zimbabwe will also be able to draw confidence from their last match against West Indies, as well as the comfort of playing at home in front of a supportive crowd.Zimbabwes best hope may be to play on West Indies performance anxiety and build pressure on their lower middle order. Captain Graeme Cremer made no secret of his intention to starve West Indies batsmen of boundaries as a route towards building pressure at the beginning of this series, and if his batsmen are able to cobble together a score, scoreboard pressure in the chase may be Zimbabwes best way to find a route past West Indies.Form guideZimbabwe TLLLL (Last five completed matches, most recent first)West Indies LTWLLIn the spotlightWest Indies Nos. 5 to 8 have scored 224 runs at 22.40 in the series, and both times that they chased they were unable to fully close off the game. Whether they are setting or chasing, the West Indies lower order will have to find a way to build on the platforms handed to them by the top four, and deal with pressure situations in unfamiliar conditions.Its all very well formulating and sticking to a bowling plan, but if Zimbabwes fielding is not up to scratch that could all be for nought. Before their dramatic comeback, Zimbabwe missed multiple chances in their last game against West Indies, and coach Heath Streak pointed out that, as proud as he was of the fight they showed, this was one area to improve upon. The cliché catches win matches should be ringing in Zimbabwes ears.Team newsWhile Tarisai Musakanda might have seemed the romantic choice for a debut earlier in the series, its more likely that Zimbabwe might turn to experience in this situation. Hamilton Masakadza could slot in the openers position in place of Brian Chari, who hasnt been able to take advantage of the Powerplay even when he has looked solid. Masakadza has been somewhat out of sorts recently, but he averages a healthy 34.79 at Queens. There are also questions at the lower end of Zimbabwes batting order, and the choice of whether to play Elton Chigumbura or Malcolm Waller as their finisher will have to be made.Zimbabwe (possible): 1 Chamu Chibhabha, 2 Brian Chari/Hamilton Masakadza, 3 Craig Ervine, 4 Sikandar Raza, 5 Sean Williams, 6 Peter Moor (wk), 7 Elton Chigumbura/Malcolm Waller, 8 Graeme Cremer (capt), 9 Donald Tiripano, 10 Tendai Chisoro, 11 Chris Mpofu.Shannon Gabriel could only bowl five overs during West Indies match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, and given the fast bowlers susceptibility to injury they might not want to risk aggravating any niggles by playing him again, in which case Miguel Cummins seems the obvious replacement. Sulieman Benn has struggled to make an impact with the ball, and Zimbabwes batsmen might find Devendra Bishoo a more difficult prospect.West Indies (possible): 1 Johnson Charles, 2 Evin Lewis, 3 Kraigg Brathwaite, 4 Shai Hope (wk), 5 Jonathan Carter, 6 Rovman Powell, 7 Jason Holder (capt), 8 Carlos Brathwaite, 9 Ashley Nurse, 10 Devendra Bishoo, 11 Miguel Cummins.Pitch and conditionsThe pitch being used for Fridays match is expected to play similarly to Wednesdays encounter. With a little grass on it, albeit dead, it should hold up through the day and offer a little more for the bat than the ball, without being an absolute road. Fridays weather forecast suggests a little more cloud cover than the last two days, as well as the threat of thunderstorms in the area.Stats and triviaEvin Lewis and Shai Hope are the two leading run-scorers in this tri-series, with 193 and 173 runs respectively, and they are the only two batsmen from any of the sides to pass 100.Zimbabwe have chased 300-plus targets twice, with both times coming in the last five years, and both against New Zealand. Just over five years ago, Zimbabwe had chased down 328 at this ground.Craig Ervine is Zimbabwes leading batsman in this series, with 115 runs at 57.50 in three innings.QuotesThe mood in the camp is happy and confident. Were hoping for a good home crowd as well, as the support will definitely help to fire us up.Zimbabwe batsman Sikandar Raza is perhaps the most ebullient member of a squad looking forward to Fridays game.We expect a good competition. 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EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon coach Mark Helfrich was heading out to recruit while speculation swirled about his job security -- or lack of it.Helfrich spoke to reporters Sunday, a day after the Ducks ended the season with a 34-24 loss to the rival Oregon State Beavers in the 120th Civil War game.Oregon finished 4-8 and 2-7 in the Pac-12.The loss meant that Oregon wouldnt be making a postseason appearance for the first time since 2004. It also increased chatter that it might be Helfrichs last game as coach of the Ducks.Helfrich said he was going to meet with athletic director Rob Mullens in the coming week. Helfrich was due to attend the teams postseason banquet on Sunday then head out on a recruiting trip.We needed to win more games this year -- and I get that, Helfrich said at the somber postseason media availability.Helfrich said he reached out to Mullens by phone on Sunday morning but travel schedules did not allow for a face-to-face meeting.Mullens released a statement later.Now that our season is complete, I will evaluate all aspects of our football program, as I do with all of our sports after their seasons have ended. That evaluation includes meeting with coach Helfrich in the coming days to discuss the future of Oregon football, Mullen said.Helfrich, whose contract with Oregon includes an $11.6 million buyout, was 37-16 as head coach of the Ducks. He was Oregons offensive coordinator under innovator Chip Kelly, taking over the top job in 2013 when Kelly went to the NFL.After going 9-4 last season, Oregon started this season ranked No. 24 in the preseason AP Top 25. But the Ducks lost 35-32 at Nebraska in the third week of the season, touching off a five-game losing streak.The teams defensive shortcomings were readily apparent in Oregons 70-21 loss at home to No. 5 Washington on Oct. 8. Huskies quarterback Jake Browning threew for six touchdowns in the victory, which snapped a 12-game losing streak to the rival Ducks.ddddddddddddOregon had a brief revival last weekend with a 30-28 victory over then-No. 11 Utah in Salt Lake City last weekend -- which temporarily staved off questions about Helfrichs future. The Ducks went into the Civil War in Corvallis with slim hopes that a win could at least get them consideration for a bowl berth with a five-win season.Oregon took a 24-14 lead in the third quarter against the Beavers, but Oregon State tailback Ryan Nall ran for three consecutive touchdowns. Nall finished with 155 yards rushing and four touchdowns.With the loss, the Ducks finished last in the Pac-12 North standings.True freshman Justin Herbert, who took over for graduate transfer Dakota Prukop at quarterback and started Oregons final seven games, was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season. He threw for 1,936 yards and 19 touchdowns with four interceptions in nine appearances.Junior Royce Freeman, mentioned as a Heisman Trophy hopeful at the start of the season, rushed for 1,009 yards and nine touchdowns but was slowed by injury. A possible NFL draft prospect, Freeman said after the Civil War that he had not made a decision on whether to return for another college season.The overwhelming drag on Oregons success appeared to be the defense. The Ducks, who switched to a 4-3 scheme under new defensive coordinator Brady Hoke, spent most of the season mired in the bottom of the NCAA defensive rankings.Helfrich said Sunday he has no plans to make any changes on his staff. He also expressed hope for next season.I think we have a great team coming back, a very talented team coming back, he said. And thats exciting. ' ' '