Cricket Match Prediction | Zim Afro T10 2024 | Bulawayo Brave Jaguars vs Durban Wolves | Match 8 | Sept 23 – Will BBJ get their first win against DW?

BBJ vs DW Match Analysis

When the host Bulawayo Bravo Jaguars meet Durban Wolves in the 8th Match of Zim Afro T10 2024 on Monday, September 23 at 9:15 p.m. at Harare Sports Club, they will be eager to end their losing run. The Bulawayo Brave Jaguars are presently bottom of the league table due to consecutive losses in the tournament. The BBJ’s captain Laurie Evans will be looking for an improved batting display in this match.

However, Durban Wolves defeated Harare Bolts by seven wickets thanks to strong efforts from Mohammad Irfan, Colin Munro, and Dawlat Zadran.

BBJ vs DW Team Preview & Squads

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars

The Bulawayo Bravo Jaguars batter Kobe Heft, who batted for in the previous game, showed some good form and with the help of five boundaries, he concluded the innings with the highest score of 38 runs off 27 balls. In addition to Heft, Nick Hobson struck two sixes to score 21 runs off 15 balls. Wesley Madhevere, who claimed 3 for 17 in two overs, was the Bulawayo Bravo Jaguars’ best bowler in the bowling department. In addition, both Richard Ngarava and Akila Dananjaya took two wickets each with excellent bowling.

BBJ’s batting lineup, which includes Wesley Madhevere, captain Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Carlos Brathwaite, Kobe Heft, and wicketkeeper Anamul Haque, will be responsible for scoring the majority of the runs. To make timely breakthroughs in the bowling department, BBJ will be counting on players like Richard Ngarava, Carlos Brathwaite, Wellington Masakadza, Akila Dananjaya, Wesley Madhevere, and Daryn Dupavillon.

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars Squads

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars

Laurie Evans (c), Anamul Haque (w), Kobe Herft, Nick Hobson, Carlos Brathwaite, Wesley Madhavere, Victor Chirwa, Akila Dananjaya, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Daryn Dupavillon, Sabir Ali, David Warner, Kirk McKenzie, Brad Evans, Panashe Taruvinga, Vihas Thewmika.

Durban Wolves

Colin Munro was the Durban Wolves’ star batsman in the previous game. With five boundaries and five sixes, he concluded the innings with 58 runs off 29 balls, which proved to be the winning score. Will Smeed, the opener, scored 13 runs off 10 balls with the help of one six and one four, while Mark Chapman added 12 runs off 10 balls with one six. Former Afghanistan spinner Dawlat Zadran impressed for DW in the last game, taking two wickets for twelve in just two overs. 

DW will be depending on players like Colin Munro, Will Smeed, Mark Chapman, and wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva to provide the majority of the runs in the batting department. To make quick strides in the bowling area, DW will rely on players like Yasir Shah, Mohammad Irfan, Dawlat Zadran Donald Tiripano, and Tinotenda Maposa.

Durban Wolves Squads

Durban Wolves

Yasir Shah (c), Regis Chakabva (w), Sharjeel Khan, Will Smeed, Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Emmanuel Bawa, Tinotenda Maposa, Donald Tiripano, Dawlat Zadran, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Raveen de Silva, Mbeki Joseph, Yasir Khan, Innocent Kaia, Gary Ballance. 

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars vs Durban Wolves outfield report

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Zim Afro T10 2024 has shown that Harare Sports Club is an excellent place to bat second, as evidenced by the fact that the team chasing has won five of the six matches played in the competition. The game is expected to take place under clear skies with a light breeze.

Over the last six games of the ongoing Zim Afro T10 2024, the first innings score at Harare has averaged over 100 runs.

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars vs Durban Wolves Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

They met only in two matches till now and both games were won by Durban Wolves.

Bulawayo Brave Jaguars vs Durban Wolves Prediction

According to cricket analysts, Durban Wolves have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.