Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, ZIM vs BAN, Today Match Prediction 18 July 2021

zim vs ban Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Zimbabwe will be desperate to level the T20I series when they face Bangladesh in 2nd match of ODI series at Harare on Sunday.

In the absence of Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe clearly struggled to put up a strong fight with the bat. The home side will have to deliver something special with the bat to compete with Bangladesh in this fixture.

On the other hand, Captain Tamim Iqbal will be pleased with his side’s decent performance with bat and ball. With this result, Bangladesh go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series. The visitors will be looking to continue their winning streak in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

The side clearly lacked experience in the batting department in the opening game of the one-day series. The team management will be hoping that experienced players like Brendan Taylor and Regis Chakabva can deliver notable scores.

Chasing 277 runs for victory, the openers Wesley Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani perished for low scores to see Zimbabwe get off to a poor start.

Captain Brendan Taylor and Dion Myers provided a little hope with 36-run partnership. Myers showed decent form but perished after scoring 18 runs off 24 balls.

For Zimbabwe, wicket-keeper Regis Chakabva produced a decent half-century in a losing cause. He struck four fours and two sixes in his innings. Besides Chakabva, Captain Brendan Taylor failed to capitalize on his good start and departed after scoring 24 runs off 31 balls.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (c), Dion Myers, Timycen Maruma, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, BRM Taylor, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Dion Myers, Regis Chakabva, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe

Bangladesh Preview

The visitors managed to register a comprehensive win over Zimbabwe, courtesy brilliant century from Liton Das.

In the previous fixture, opener Liton Das managed to break his lean run with the bat. He played well and scored 102 runs off 114 balls with the help of eight boundaries. He was well supported by Afif Hossain and Mahmudullah, who chipped in with scores of 45 and 33 respectively.

The experienced players like Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan failed to deliver a notable score in the series opener.

In the bowling department, left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan was pick of the bowlers and claimed five wickets in his ten overs. Besides Shakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin claimed one wicket apiece.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das (wk), Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Shoriful Islam, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Tamim Iqbal, Afif Hossain

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Harare Sports Club is going to be good for batting. The spinners will get some turn in the second half of the match. Forecast for the Sunday’s game is going to be sunny throughout the day.

Venue Details

Bangladesh managed to break their losing streak at Harare Sports Club. The visitors had lost their previous three matches played against Zimbabwe at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss, would be keen to bat first and post a competitive total on the board.