Cricket Free Tips | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2021: Only Test

Bangladesh will visit Zimbabwe for a one-off Test starting on July 7th. Zimbabwe didn’t have the best Test series against Pakistan, losing by 0-2. They lost both matches by an innings, which just added to their misery. The team appears to be more balanced this time, and they will be hoping for a better outcome.

In the meantime, Bangladesh last played a Test series against Sri Lanka in April, in which they lost 1-0. Shakib Al Hasan has returned to the team, giving them a complete balance. They are currently rated 9th in the Test rankings and hoping to get their tour off to a winning start.

Weather

On the first two days, temperatures reached 23 degrees with some cloud cover. For days 3, 4, and 5, expect the clouds to dissipate as the temperature rises.

Pitch

A decent batting track awaits at this venue, with some assistance available for bowlers as well. The pacers should have more bounce and swing, while the batsmen should be forced to wait in the middle. Given the turn available, the spinners will come into play as the match goes. With the weather remaining clear for the rest of the game, both teams will bat first after winning the toss.

Playing XIs

Zimbabwe

Sean Williams (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Kevin Kasuza, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Dion Myers, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Roy Kaia/Milton Shumba, 

Bangladesh

Mominul Haque (c), Liton Das (wk), Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh – Only Test, Dream 11

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Brendan Taylor (wk), Regis Chakabva (wk), Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Sean Williams, Mominul Haque, Dion Myers, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Blessing Muzarabani

Prediction

Match winner

• Bangladesh 

Winning the toss

• Bangladesh

Top Batsman

• Zimbabwe – Regis Chakabwa
• Bangladesh – Tamim Iqbal

Top Bowler

• Zimbabwe – Blessing Muzarbani
• Bangladesh – Mehidy Hassan Miraz

Most Sixes 

• Zimbabwe – Brendan Taylor
• Bangladesh – Tamim Iqbal

Player of the Match

• Bangladesh – Tamim Iqbal

Team Scores Batting First 

• Zimbabwe – 360+
• Bangladesh – 400+

Both sides are in poor Test match form and could benefit from a more extended series to progress in this game format. Much will be determined by who scores better in the first innings; certainly, batting first should be a significant benefit. However, we believe Bangladesh will win in the end. Let’s enjoy the excitement of cricket with Baji!