A three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will kick off today at the Harare Sports Club. The Tigers won the ODI series 3-0, but there’s no denying that the hosts put them under pressure. The T20I matches are expected to be as interesting.
Before the series, the visitors were handed a setback as Tamim Iqbal was ruled out due to a chronic knee issue. Mahmudullah is expected to lead the team in his absence. Zimbabwe will be looking to make atonement after letting Bangladesh off the hook in all three One-Day Internationals.
Weather
The sky will be clear during the match, with the temperature around 23 degrees.
Pitch
Over the years, the Harare pitch has been a competitive one, with an average score of more than 150. However, as the matches proceed, the track appears to get more tough to bat on. According to the statistics, batting first should be the prefered strategy. The weather will be bright and warm, with a temperature of around 22 degrees Celsius.
Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe:
Brendan Taylor (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Bangladesh:
Mahmudullah (c), Liton Das (wk), Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh – 1st T20I, Dream 11:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Liton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani
Prediction
Match winner
- Bangladesh
Winning the toss
- Zimbabwe
Top Batsman
- Zimbabwe – Brendan Taylor
- Bangladesh – Soumya Sarkar
Top Bowler
- Zimbabwe – Blessing Muzarabani
- Bangladesh – Mustafizur Rahman
Most Sixes
- Zimbabwe – Brendan Taylor
- Bangladesh – Soumya Sarkar
Player of the Match
- Bangladesh – Soumya Sarkar
Team Scores Batting First
- Zimbabwe – 130+
- Bangladesh – 170+
Bangladesh are favourites to win 1st T20 against Zimbabwe according to our prediction. Stay with Baji to get the latest update on your favourite cricket game!