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ZIM vs BAN – 2nd ODI – Dream11 Team, Predictions, and Tips

This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh that is scheduled to take place on the 18th of July 2021.

Bangladesh started this series brilliantly as the visitors took a 1-0 lead by defeating Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the series. Earlier, the home-side captain won the toss and opted to bowl first. Blessing Muzarabani again impressed with his bowling performance, as the young pacer took two big wickets of Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal. Luke Jongwe also picked three wickets. In the batting department, apart from Chakbava none of the batter stayed on the pitch for more time as they lost the first ODI by 155 runs. 

On the other hand, Bangladesh will be very pleased after their performance in the first ODI match. After a few early wickets, Liton Das handled the batting order and scored match-winning hundred. The young all-rounder Afif Hussain also played sensible knocks down the order. In the bowling department, Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets and pacers also took one wicket each as they comfortably won the first match. 

Match Details 

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pitch and Weather: The pitch of Harare will play as similar as it played in the first match. The pacers will find some early assistance from the wicket during powerplay overs. Batsmen need to tackle the new ball and then they can post a good amount of total on the board. Spinners can come into the game in the second inning. The average score will be around 270-280 in this match. The weather should be clear throughout the match as the completed match should happen without any interruption.

Date and Time: July 18, 1.00 IST, 9.30 AM Local 

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe have picked a young squad for this series as some of their main players like Sean Williams are injured and not available for this series. The home-side is unlikely to make many changes even though they conceded the lead as there aren’t many experienced players on the bench. Sikandar Raza can play in this second ODI match. They will expect a solid opening start from young openers. Brendan Taylor and Chakabva will look to score big runs in this match. The pacers bowled well in the first ODI as they will look to continue it. 

Bangladesh will look to stick with the same playing 11 in this match after the victory in the first ODI match. Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan will be eyeing to perform in this match with bat, after getting dismissed earlier in the first ODI. The middle-order will also aim to contribute in this match. In the bowling department, all bowlers bowled well in the first match so they will look to continue it in this second ODI match.

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

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor(c), Dino Myers, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl/Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Timycen Maruma, Richard Ngarava

Match Prediction

Bangladesh have made a lead of 1-0 after delivering a one-sided performance in the first ODI match. Zimbabwe will aim to bounce back in this second ODI match and level the series but looking at the team’s strength and their current form, Bangladesh will be favorites to win this second ODI match.

Fantasy Tips

Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal will open for Bangladesh in this match. Tamim Iqbal got out on a duck in the first ODI match but the experienced opener will look to find his back in this match. Brendan Taylor got the start but failed to convert it. Madhevere is a young opener who will be looking to provide a good start against the pacers of Bangladesh. 

All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan looked in good touch in the first ODI before he got out. However, the all rounder picked five wickets with the bowl. Mahmudullah scored 33 runs in the first match. Afif Hussain gave an impressive performance with his 45 runs knock at the lower order as he will be an important option for the fantasy team. 

Wicket-Keeper: Litton Das scored match-winning 102 as he was the best batsman for Bangladesh in the last match as he should be definitely part of the fantasy team. Chakabva looked the most solid batsman in the Zimbabwe batting line up during the first ODI. 

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed will bowl with new ball against inexperienced Zimbabwe openers as he has ability to take wickets in powerplay overs. Luke Jongwe can be selected for his wicket taking ability in the middle overs. Blessing Muzarabani will be the pick of the series from the bowling section as he picked two big wickets in powerplay.

Captaincy Choices 

Fantasy Team: Regis Chakabva, Litton Das(vc), Tamim Iqbal, Brendan Taylor, Wesley Madhevere, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mahmudullah, Afif Hussain, Taskin Ahmed, Blessing Muzarabani, Luke Jongwe. 

Captain – Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan has been prolific as he bats in top order and also picked five-wickets in the first ODI match. So he will be the best pick for captain in this match.

Vice-Captain – Liton Das

Liton Das looked in solid touch in the first match as the opener scored an impressive century so he will be the best pick for vice-captain in this match. 

Dream11 Team

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