Cricket Prediction | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe | 1st T20I | May 03, 2024 – Let’s see who will win the 1st T20I

BAN vs ZIM Match Analysis

The first game of the five-match Twenty20 International series will get off at Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh has never lost at home.

These two teams have faced off seven times since 2021. Four of these games have been won by Bangladesh. Both teams have some excellent players, so it appears that the scales have been level in recent years.

With both teams aiming to go all out, Chattogram’s batting-friendly surface might lead to a run fest. Bangladesh may be able to complete their last-minute T20 World Cup selections with the aid of this series.

Along with Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Ryan Burl are important all-round players for Zimbabwe. Can Zimbabwean bowlers find the appropriate length when facing Bangladesh’s formidable batting lineup?

With home conditions, Bangladesh will have the advantage going into this game, and we anticipate a strong performance from their batsmen.

BAN vs ZIM Team Preview & Squads

Bangladesh

In this series, Bangladesh appears to be trying out their final T20 World Cup roster. This team includes the majority of the important players, and it appears likely that this will be their final lineup for the World T20 in the USA and the West Indies.

In the batting area, Litton Das will be someone to keep an eye on. Note which batting positions are important in this lineup. Throughout the series, there’s a good chance Bangladesh will be experimenting with these spots.

Unexpectedly, Soumya Sarkar is not included in this squad. In this series, Liton Das will have a new opening partner, and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy will remain at positions three and four.

Shanto and Hridoy’s undefeated 87-run combination in the second Twenty20 international of the series against Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh their most recent victory. Mahmadullah and Jaker Ali spearheaded the run-chase comeback in the previous match.

After a 47-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the two added 65 runs for the sixth wicket. It only serves to highlight how solid and deep this batting order is. Additionally, it will be a difficult test for Zimbabwe’s bowlers, who have little exposure to playing in subcontinental conditions.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh Squads

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman

Zimbabwe

In the last five Twenty20 Internationals, Zimbabwe has only won one. In their final Twenty20 International at the R.Premadasa Stadium, they were bowled out for 82 runs by Sri Lanka. But in that series, their bowlers were really good.

They succeeded in making early gains that placed the hosts under pressure. Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, and Wellington Masakadza will be the main bowlers to be on the lookout for in this contest.

They will be able to worry the Bangladeshi batsmen if they manage to take early wickets. But they should have faith in their batters. They shouldn’t be too affected by one poor game, and it has been a while since that defeat nonetheless.

The main lower-middle-order player for Zimbabwe who will fill the finisher position is Sikandar Raza. Brian Bennett and Craig Ervine will be viewed first.

In the previous series, the two had a good relationship. But Raza, Ervine, and Bennett were never able to unite in one inning to produce a greater effect. Sean Williams’s experience will be useful in the lower middle order.

This is as deep a batting lineup as the opposition. Also, a lot of skillful hitters could add fast runs in the final moments.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe Squads

Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande (wk), Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Luke Jongwe, Johnathan Campbell, Wellington Masakadza, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava 

BAN vs ZIM outfield report

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

At this venue, teams that bat first have won 14 of the 27 Twenty20 Internationals. On this wicket, there’s no obvious benefit to bowling or batting first. But we think it should be the preferable option to bat first.

On the day of the match, Chattogram will see partly overcast skies with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius.

The wicket is well-balanced, assisting both spinners and hitters. Considering that this game will be played on a fresh pitch, the score should be high.

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

These two teams have met in five matches, in which ZIM won 2 matches, and BAN won three.

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Prediction

Winning the toss

• Bangladesh

Player of the Match

• Bangladesh – Tanzid Hasan

Most runs

• Bangladesh – Tanzid Hassan
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Most wickets

• Bangladesh – Mohammad Saifuddin
• Zimbabwe – Richard Ngarava

Most sixes

• Bangladesh – Tanzid Hassan
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Team Scores Batting First

• Bangladesh – 180+
• Zimbabwe – 165+

According to cricket analysts, Bangladesh has a 75% chance to win.

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