This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions & the winning fantasy team for the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh that is scheduled to take place on 23 July 2021.
After the ODI series victory, Bangladesh started the three-match T20I series in the same form. The visitors won the first T20I match convincingly by eight wickets. The home team started well in the powerplay but Bangladesh’s bowling attack made an outstanding comeback and restricted Zimbabwe on 152. In the run chase, the opening pair of Bangladesh made a record partnership of 102 and assisted their team to win the match comfortably.
In this second T20I match, Zimbabwe will aim to bounce back and level the series. They have to resolve their gameplay in the middle overs. On the other hand, Bangladesh will look to continue their good run in this second T20I match and win another series against Zimbabwe.
Match Details
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Pitch and Weather: Another T20I match will be played at Harare between the two teams. The pitch played quite well in the first T20I match as both team’s top-order scored comfortably so it will be another high-scoring contest at Harare. The average score should be around 160-170 in this match as both team’s key players looked in good touch. The weather should be clear throughout the game as the match will be completed without any interruption due to rain.
Date & Time: July 23, 4 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Sikandar Raza led side started well in powerplay but failed to convert that start into a winning total. Madhevere and Marumani are likely to retain their place in the top order. Chakbava and Myers also played sensible knocks in the middle order. The skipper Sikandar Raza will aim to score some valuable runs and give a perfect finish to his team. In the bowling department, Ngarva and Jongwe are likely to get one more chance in this match.
Bangladesh is likely to retain their playing XI from the last match. The openers, Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar created a match-winning partnership at the top. Mahmdullah and Nurul Hasan also finished well for Bangladesh. In the bowling department all three pacers Mustafizur, Saifuddin, and Shoriful Ismad bowled well in the first match.
Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Regis Chakabva(wk), Dino Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Tarisai Musakanda, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah(c), Nurul Hasan(wk), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hussain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar will be the main players from Bangladesh. Naim scored 63 runs and Sarkar also scored 50 runs in the first T20I match. Soumya Sarkar also got one wicket in the last match. Dino Myers will be a third batsman from the home side.
Wicket-Keeper: Regis Chakabva looked in good touch in the last match as the keeper Batsman scored 43 runs in just 22 balls. He will be the best wicket-keeping option in this match.
All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan will be the obvious option from the all-rounder’s section. He picked one wicket by conceding just 28 runs in the last match. He will also bat in the middle order for Bangladesh. Sikandar Raza and Madhevere can be picked from Zimbabwe. Madhevere scored 23 runs in the last match and Raza is the key player for the home side.
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman picked three wickets in the last match against Zimbabwe. He will be a key bowler for Bangladesh in this match. Saifuddin and Shoriful Islam also picked two-two Wickets in the last match. Blessing Muzurbani can be picked from Zimbabwe.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Regis Chakabva, Dino Myers, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Mustafizur Rahman(VC), Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Blessing Muzarabani.
Captain – Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan picked one wicket in the last match and he will also contribute with the bat for Bangladesh. So, Shakib Al Hasan will be the best pick for captain in this match.
Vice-Captain – Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman is the main wicket-taking option for Bangladesh. The pacer has all variations to take wickets on regular intervals so he will be the best pick for vice-captain in this match.
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