Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Preview and Fantasy Picks:- 

Preview

It’s time to shift focus from red ball to White Ball Cricket, as the 3 match ODI series commences from today. The Bangladesh team dominated the fragile Zimbabwe in the recently concluded One-off Test match. The limited over series is the best chance for Zimbabwe to redeem themselves in their own backyard. Bangladesh was dented by the exclusion of in-form Mushfiqur Rahim, as he opted out due to ‘family reasons’. The visitors are full of experience with the veteran players in their line up, whereas the hosts are struggling at the moment with the lack of experience in the squad.  

Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe

Date & Time: July 16th July, at 1:00 PM IST

Pitch Report

The pitch is traditionally good for spinners, and on the other hand the batsman enjoys batting on the surface with no lateral movement from the deck. It’s not a high scoring surface but the pitch offered runs in the recent past. The average 1st innings score of 228 indicates the nature of the surface, as the pitch offered for both the batsman and bowlers simultaneously.

SQUADS - BANGLADESH VS ZIMBABWE

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam and Rubel Hossain.

Zimbabwe

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor(w/c), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Regis Chakabva, Timycen Maruma, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Milton Shumba

Predictions

Bangladesh are a far more superior side and look more balanced in white ball cricket, although they miss the services of Mushfiqur Rahim but still they are a settled unit. Craig Ervine and Sean Williams are still sidelined, as a result of that Zimbabwe lacks a bit of balance in the squad.  Bangladesh are favorites to win the 1st ODI against the weaker look Zimbabwe.

Players to watch out for -

Bangladesh - Shakib al Hasan - The elite All rounder  played a vital role in the white ball cricket, as he possesses all round ability both with the bat and ball as well and it could pose a threat to Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe - Brendon Taylor - The Veteran of Zimbabwe has paramount responsibility on his shoulder, as he is a senior lad in the squad and scored a lot of runs in the recent past. Bangladesh team should look to dismantle Taylor early in the inning.

Real 11 Predicted Fantasy team:- 

Brendon Taylor (wk)

Liton Das (wk)

Tamim Iqbal

Regis Chakabva

Milton Shumba

Shakib Al Hasan

Mahmudullah

Sikandar Raza

B Muzarabani

M Rehman

Taskin Ahmed

Captain and Vice Captain Picks 

Captain (Tamim Iqbal)  - The Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is a dangerous player as an opener, and he also has the ability to play big innings. 

Vice-Captain ( Sikandar Raza ) - The comeback man Sikandar Raza has the all round ability both with the bat and ball, as he is the key man for Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI.

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