This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the One-Off Test Match between West Indies and South Africa that is scheduled to take place on the 7th July 2021.
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are all set to play a one-off Test match at Bulawayo and then move ahead for the limited-overs series. Bangladesh played their last Test series against Sri Lanka where they lost the Test series by a margin of 1-0. Tamim Iqbal and Taijul Islam were top performers for Bangladesh in that series.
Zimbabwe played their last Test series against Pakistan where they lost both the Test matches. Chakabva and Muzarabani were top performers for Zimbabwe in that series. In this Test match, Bangladesh will aim to start the tour with victory and Zimbabwe will look to win the Test match in home conditions.
Match Details
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Pitch and Weather: The pitch at Bulawayo will be a typical Test match wicket where pacers will get assistance with the new ball and batsmen to need to settle their eyes to score runs. It will be a neutral wicket for both teams. The weather of Bulawayo will be clear throughout the match as the match will be completed without any interruption due to weather. The temperature of Bulawayo will remain around 22°C.
Date and Time: July 7, 2021, 1:00 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe made some changes in the squad compared to their last Test series against Pakistan. Craig Ervine and Sean Williams are back into the squad against Bangladesh. Brendon Taylor will be another important option in this batting lineup. In the bowling department, Donald Tiripano, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava will be the main players.
Bangladesh also made some changes in their Test squad compared to their last Test series against Sri Lanka. Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah have been back into the squad for this only Test match against Zimbabwe. Mehidy Hasan will be the main spinner for Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Abu Jayed will be the main bowlers.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Saif Hassan, Mominul Haque(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Abu Jayed.
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine, Tarisai Musakanda, Regis Chakabva(wk), Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams(c), Milton Shumba, Tendai Chisoro, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Match Prediction
Bangladesh is marginally ahead in terms of quality and experience of higher-level cricket, so they will be favorites to win this Test match against Zimbabwe.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal and Mominul Haque will be the main batsmen for Bangladesh. Tamim Iqbal was the highest run-scorer in the last Test series and Mominul Haque is a consistent performer in Test cricket. Craig Ervine will be the main player for Zimbabwe from the batting section.
All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah will be the main all-rounders for Bangladesh in this Test match. Both players are making their comeback but both are in good form in white-ball cricket so they will look to continue it into Test cricket as well. Sean Williams will be the must-pick for Zimbabwe. He will be a key player for Zimbabwe in this Test match.
Wicket-Keeper: Brandon Taylor and Mushfiqur Rahim will be the must-pick options from the wicket-keeping section. Both are very experienced players for their respective teams.
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed will be the main bowler for Bangladesh in this Test match. He was the highest wicket-taker in the last series against Sri Lanka. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava will be good picks from Zimbabwe.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Picks: Mushfiqur Rahim, Brandon Taylor, Craig Ervine, Mominul Haque, Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mahmudullah, Seam Williams(vc), Taskin Ahmed, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Captain – Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder in this Test match so he will be the best option for the captain.
Vice-Captain – Sean Williams
Sean Williams is the best performer for Zimbabwe and he will also provide points with both bat and ball, so he will be the best pick for the Vice-Captain.