Zimbabwe won the 2nd T20I against Bangladesh by 23 runs thanks to Wesley Madhevere’s batting excellence and the bowlers’ joint efforts. The series is now tied at 1-1, and the last game will be played on Sunday. Zimbabwe bowled well while defending a 167-run total, picking up wickets regularly.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, suffered their first loss on tour. They’ve produced some excellent cricket, winning both the Test and ODI series. In the second T20I, the Tigers were outplayed by a better squad on a given day. None of the top seven batters could hit a long ball in the run-chase, resulting in a loss.
Weather
The weather will be friendly for cricket with no threat of rain.
Pitch
The surface is predicted to be good for batting, with pacers getting a little help early on. The batters will try to take advantage of the surface’s bounce. The spinners will be crucial early on in the game because there will be many more turns available as the game goes. Ideally, whoever wins the toss should bat first. On this wicket, anything around and beyond 160 will be a good score.
Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe:
Sikandar Raza (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Milton Shumba, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara
Bangladesh:
Mahmudullah (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Naim-Sheikh, Mohammad Saifuddin, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh – 3rd T20I, Dream 11:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naim-Sheikh, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Shoriful Islam
Prediction
Match winner
- Bangladesh
Winning the toss
- Bangladesh
Top Batsman
- Zimbabwe – Regis Chakabva
- Bangladesh – Mohammad Naim-Sheikh
Top Bowler
- Zimbabwe – Blessing Muzarabani
- Bangladesh – Shakib Al Hasan
Most Sixes
- Zimbabwe – Regis Chakabva
- Bangladesh – Mohammad Naim-Sheikh
Player of the Match
- Bangladesh – Mohammad Naim-Sheikh
Team Scores Batting First
- Zimbabwe – 150+
- Bangladesh – 165+
Zimbabwe enters this match on the back of a remarkable victory and with the momentum on their side. On the other hand, Bangladesh has significantly more experience and proven match-winners in the form of Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and others. These players have a record of excelling in high-pressure situations. Bangladesh should be able to get beyond the line and seal the series in a match like this. Enjoy your favourite cricket with Baji now!