ZIM vs BAN: In the 1st ODI Zimbabwe recorded their first win over Bangladesh in 9 years. Man of the match Sikandar Raza put on a great show and guided his team to an amazing win. His Partnership with with Innocent Kaia laid the foundation of their emphatic win over Bengal Tigers. Visitors also displayed good batting but none of them were able to bat like Sikandar Raza.
Bangladesh cannot be blamed much for their batting effort, as all 4 of their top order batsmen batted quite well and scored fifties for the first time in ODI and created a record. After winning the 1st ODI the host is leading the series and Bangladesh would like to make a strong comeback and level the series. On the other hand, the Zimbabwe team would look to win the series in the 2nd ODI and create history.
ZIM vs BAN, 2nd ODI:
Pitch Report
The 2nd ODI will be played at Harare Sports Club, where the T20I series was played and there was some help for the bowlers, but in the 1st ODI we all witnessed the run fest. So, we can expect it to be a high scoring thriller.
Probable Playing XI:
Zimbabwe
Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (c & wk), Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Tanaka Chivanga, Victor Nyauchi.
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal (c), Anamul Haque (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud.
Match Details
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Date: Sunday, 7th August
Streaming Platform: FanCode
Match Prediction
The Zimbabwe team at this point of time looks more balanced and their side is performing quite well. They held their nerves in the crunch situation and defeated Bangladesh in the 1st ODI. So, we are backing Zimbabwe to win the 2nd ODI.
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