Cricket Free Tips | ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Group B- Match 8: WI vs ZIM - BJ Sports

WI vs ZIM Match Details

Match: West Indies vs Zimbabwe, Group B- Match 8 | ICC T20 World Cup 2022

Date: Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Time: 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)

Format: T20I

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

WI vs ZIM Preview

Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by 31 runs to begin their T20 World Cup campaign.
Against Namibia, West Indies chased a target of 161 runs and were eventually dismissed for just 118 runs.
The Zimbabwean player with the greatest impact when in form is Sikandar Raza. Holder and Alzarri will be the key players for the Windies.

The 8th match of the 2022 T20 World Cup will take place on Wednesday night at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart between West Indies and Zimbabwe. On Monday, Scotland shocked West Indies by defeating them by a score of 42 runs. By defeating Ireland in their opening match by 31 runs, Zimbabwe got their season off to a winning start. In Tasmania, the match begins at 19:00 local time.

Over the past year, West Indies has had mixed results in this format. They’ll be highly competitive if their top-order batters can generate a big score.

Zimbabwe is in great shape for the IT20s but hasn’t recently faced up against stronger opponents. This game will serve as a good barometer for their development.

WI vs ZIM Weather Report

On the day of the game, the weather will be partly cloudy with a high of 21 degrees Celsius.

WI vs ZIM Match Toss Prediction

In the BBL, the teams batting first have triumphed in 30 of the 52 games played here. Teams that bat first has also dominated the last few T20 World Cup games. If they choose to bat first, the Windies and Zimbabwe would both like to do so.

WI vs ZIM Pitch Report

On this ground, the pitch has frequently been sluggish. The batters must first survive, and as the pitch begins to flatten out later in the game, they can attempt the big hits.

West Indies Team News & Probable Playing XIs

After losing to Scotland on Monday in the T20 World Cup 2022, head coach Phil Simmons was extremely irritated and unhappy with his batters. Although there may be requests to alter the lineup, we anticipate Simmons to stick with the same starting lineup and give them a chance to turn around the team’s performance.

Recent form – L L L W L

West Indies’s Probable XI

Nicholas Pooran (c) (wk), Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith

Zimbabwe Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Due to their recent string of victories, the Zimbabwe XI selects itself and won’t alter it unless there are injuries. They have a middle order that is incredibly good and experienced, and when they are on, they can trouble any squad.

Recent form – W W L W W

Zimbabwe’s Probable XI

Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani

WI vs ZIM Head-to-Head Stats (Last 3 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
West Indies	2	1
Zimbabwe	1	2

WI vs ZIM – Group B- Match 8, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

Nicholas Pooran

Batters

Brandon King
Craig Ervine
Ryan Burl

All-Rounders

Sikandar Raza (C)
Jason Holder
Sean Williams
Kyle Mayers (VC)

Bowlers

Blessing Muzarabani
Alzarri Joseph
Luke Jongwe

WI vs ZIM Prediction

Winning the toss

West Indies

Top batsman

West Indies – Nicholas Pooran
Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Top bowler

West Indies – Jason Holder
Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Most sixes

West Indies – Nicholas Pooran
Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Player of the Match

West Indies – Jason Holder

Team Scores Batting First

West Indies – 170+
Zimbabwe – 140+

West Indies is the favorite to win this match.

We anticipate a much better showing from West Indies in this match after one of their worst outings ever in a T20 World Cup on Monday. Although Zimbabwe will make a valiant effort, we believe West Indies will prevail in this encounter.