Here is everything you need to know about the 4th T20I between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe set to be played on Friday.
Preview
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are set to play the final two games of the five-match T20I series, with the fourth game set for Friday. Bangladesh have already wrapped up the series and will be looking for a series whitewash against the visitors.
Bangladesh (BAN) just have this series to prepare themselves for the upcoming T20 World Cup. So far, the series has gone well, with the home team having won the first three games without breaking a sweat. The returns of Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman will further aid them in their quest to take the series 5-0.
Zimbabwe (ZIM) have given a decent account for themselves but haven’t been consistent during the series. Sikandar Raza will hope they can pull of a win and deny the hosts with the chance of dominating the series. The series has also given the visiting side the opportunity to try out a few new players and give them much-needed exposure.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto(C), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Liton Das, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, M Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench: Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Soumya Sarkar
Zimbabwe
T Marumani, CR Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(C), Johnathan Campbell, M Faraz Akram, J Gumbie, Clive Madande, LM Jongwe, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani
Bench: RP Burl, SC Williams, R Ngarava, A Ndlovu
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Weather Report- Likely Rains
Win Prediction- Bangladesh
Pitch Condition- Bowling
Avg 1st Inning Score- 134
Pitch Report
Captains
Mustafizur Rahman BAN | bowl- 8.5
The return of Bangladeshi star bowler Mustafizur Rahman will be a huge boost for his side. The left-arm pacer has been in amazing form with the ball during IPL 2024 for CSK and will want to continue the same form.
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | bowl- 8
Zimbabwean lead pacer had a game to remember during the Third T20I where he bowled four overs and picked 3 wickets for 14 runs. His victims were Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy and jaker Ali and was one of the best bowlers of the day
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Towhid Hridoy BAN | BAT- 7.5
In just under a year, Towhid Hridoy has become a key player for his side and was the mainstay with the bat during the third game. The-23-year-old was the top scorer with 57 runs that helped his side reach 165 and win the game.
Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | BAT- 8
Zimbabwean opener Marumani’s 31 was the only saving grace in what was an abject top-order showing with the bat. The youngster took the attack to the home team bowlers and scored 31 runs from 26 balls while the rest fell around him.
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Jaker Ali BAN | wk- 8.5
Bangladesh found the stand between Hridoy and Jaker Ali coming at the right time as the pair batted sensibly to pull the team out trouble. Jaker Ali batted well to score 44 which was what Bangladesh needed at that stage to set a decent total on the board.
Faraz Akram ZIM | all- 9
The 30-year-old Zimbabwean is getting his first taste of international cricket away from home. Faraz Akram was expensive with the ball giving away 44 runs from 4 overs but scored a crucial 34 with the bat to keep his team in the hunt.
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Liton Das- 9
BAN | WK
Sikandar Raza- 9
ZIM | ALL
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