BAN vs ZIM Match Preview
Bangladesh's batting is a big problem heading into this match. There is not a single batter that has looked capable of scoring runs consistently or at the pace required in this T20 World Cup. Taksin Ahmed has been the pick of the bowlers, picking up 5 wickets from 2 games, and has been supported by Hasan Mahmud and Shakib Al Hasan. Mustafizur, while being economical, hasn’t been able to take a single wicket in his 8 overs, and his form remains a concern ahead of this crucial match.
After topping Group B in the Qualifiers, Zimbabwe has continued with its excellent form in the Super 12 stage too.
Sikandar Raza is the obvious superstar in the lineup but there are a lot of other impressibve performers to consider. Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans have all done well in the chances they have got. Like Bangladesh, though, the batting is a big concern.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to remain mostly clear, with some clouds in the later part of the day. A predicted high of 29 degrees Celsius will make it a bit uncomfortable for the players.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Brisbane is known to remain true throughout the innings, and batsmen will enjoy batting here. However, the quick bowlers will be able to extract some movement, especially early on in the game. While a score of around 165 can be considered a par score, the team batting first would like to get as close to 200 as they can to give their bowlers enough runs to defend.
Notable stats
Superstar Sikandar
Zimbabwe has won three matches in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition and Raza has been man of the match in all of them. He now has the record for the most such awards in a single year in T20 cricket.
Team News
There is no injury news and it does not look likley that either team is going to make major changes to its playing eleven.
BAN vs ZIM Probable 11
BAN Playing 11
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Soumya Sarkar
- Litton Das
- Shakib Al Hasan (C)
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mosaddek Hossain
- Nurul Hasan (Wk)
- Taskin Ahmed
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mustafizur Rahman
ZIM Playing 11
- Wesley Madhevere
- Craig Ervine (C)
- Milton Shumba
- Sean Williams
- Sikandar Raza
- Regis Chakabva (Wk)
- Ryan Burl
- Luke Jongwe
- Brad Evans
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
Dream11 Prediction
We think Bangladesh has the capability to bounce back and win this match. It will not be troubled by high-pace in this match and its spinners will fancy themselves against the Zimbabwe batting. Impressive as Zimbabwe has been, we think Bangladesh will edge this contest.
Top Picks
Sikandar Raza: Given his current form, Sikandar Raza is a no-brainer pick for a Dream 11 pick. He has contributed consistently, with the bat as well as the ball, and is the leading scorer as well as wicket-taker for his team. His performance will have a significant impact on this game's outcome.
Blessing Muzarabani: Muzarabani has kept things tight at one end, and kept the opposition batsmen under constant pressure. He has picked up 7 wickets so far and has an economy rate of 7.06, which is pretty good because he often bowls within the powerplay.
Shakib Al Hasan: Currently, he is the top-ranked all-rounder in the ICC T20 rankings. While his World Cup campaign has been muted so far, he has picked up 10 wickets and scored 222 runs and picked up 10 wickets so far in 2022. This match will provide him with a great opportunity to regain his form.
BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: L Das (C)
Batters: C Ervine, S Sarkar (VC), R Burl, A Hossain
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, S Raza
Bowlers: M Hasan Miraz, T Ahmed, M Rahman, B Muzarabani
