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In this article, we will be analyzing the BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction for the 5th T20I on Sunday, May 12, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh (BAN) are set to face a deflated Zimbabwe (ZIM) side on Sunday, May 12, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The home side has already pocketed the series, having won the first four matches. They will look to complete a clean sweep on Sunday.
While Zimbabwe have come closer and closer with every game but they haven’t been able to get over the line. In the last game, the tourists lost by five runs, chasing a target of 144. They will want to go home with a win and give their fans back home something to cheer for.
AFG vs IRE Match Details
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 5th T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | Sunday, May 12, 9:30 AM IST | FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The wickets haven’t been easy for batters. The sluggish nature of the surfaces have made batting quite difficult. However, the pacers are among the top wicket-takers, which is a rarity in modern-day white-ball cricket in Bangladesh. The average first innings score is 143. Bangladesh won the first two games batting second, while their last two wins came after setting targets.
Click Here: BAN vs ZIM Live Score, 5th T20I
BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Bangladesh won | Zimbabwe won | NR |
| 24 | 17 | 07 | 00 |
BAN vs ZIM Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Jaker Ali (WK), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam
Zimbabwe:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sikandar Raza (C), Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (WK), Ryal Burl, Luke Jongwe, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Probable Best Batter of the Match
The talented Towhid Hridoy has been in exemplary form in this series. He has played four games and scored 139 runs at an average of 69.50 and has a strike rate of 156.18. On the difficult batting wickets, Hridoy has played free-flowing cricket and his performances should give Bangladesh fans a lot of hope as they usher into a transition phase.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Taskin Ahmed has breathed fire so far in the series. In four matches, he has taken eight wickets at an average of 9.12. The right-arm pacer is the leading wicket-taker and would want to continue his rich vein of form on Sunday.
Today’s Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win the match
Scenario – 1
Bangladesh win the toss and bowl
Powerplay Score – 35-40
First Innings Score – 125-135
Bangladesh win the match
Scenario – 2
Zimbabwe win the toss and bowl
Powerplay Score – 40-45
First Innings Score – 130-140